Scorched sheet surface: Causes and Fixes in Thermoforming – Outdoor Parts

scorched sheet surface is one of the faults that shows up during sampling on any new thick gauge tool. It is visible on the part, but the cause is usually in the mould, the heating cycle or

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How to Quote shrinkage allowance in Vacuum Forming – Short Runs

This guide covers how to quote shrinkage allowance on a vacuum formed part: what the designer has to decide, what the mould maker needs to know, and the checks that catch problems before too

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Maintain fixture design the Right Way – Short Runs

This guide covers how to maintain fixture design on a vacuum formed part: what the designer has to decide, what the mould maker needs to know, and the checks that catch problems before tooli

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Living hinge in sheet: Definition and How It Works – 6 mm Sheet

In vacuum forming and thermoforming, living hinge in sheet is one of the variables that decides whether a part comes off the machine within tolerance or has to be reworked. This entry explai

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Batch to batch consistency Explained for Thick Gauge Buyers – Large Housings

In vacuum forming and thermoforming, batch to batch consistency is one of the variables that decides whether a part comes off the machine within tolerance or has to be reworked. This entry e

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How to quote draft angle Before Tooling Starts – Painted Parts

This guide covers how to quote draft angle on a vacuum formed part: what the designer has to decide, what the mould maker needs to know, and the checks that catch problems before tooling is

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How to quote lead time on Thick Gauge Parts – High Volume Runs

This guide covers how to quote lead time on a vacuum formed part: what the designer has to decide, what the mould maker needs to know, and the checks that catch problems before tooling is cu

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How to reduce shrinkage allowance on Thick Gauge Parts – Food Contact Parts

This guide covers how to reduce shrinkage allowance on a vacuum formed part: what the designer has to decide, what the mould maker needs to know, and the checks that catch problems before to

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How to calculate wall thickness Before Tooling Starts – Large Housings

This guide covers how to calculate wall thickness on a vacuum formed part: what the designer has to decide, what the mould maker needs to know, and the checks that catch problems before tool

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Validate sheet grade – Method and Checks – Thick Gauge Work

This guide covers how to validate sheet grade on a vacuum formed part: what the designer has to decide, what the mould maker needs to know, and the checks that catch problems before tooling

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How to design packing method on Thick Gauge Parts – Thick Gauge Work

This guide covers how to design packing method on a vacuum formed part: what the designer has to decide, what the mould maker needs to know, and the checks that catch problems before tooling

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Plan trim tolerance – Method and Checks

This guide covers how to plan trim tolerance on a vacuum formed part: what the designer has to decide, what the mould maker needs to know, and the checks that catch problems before tooling i

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