This guide covers how to specify texture depth 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
5 axis routing and die cutting are both used on the same kind of plastic parts, and the choice between them changes tooling cost, lead time and the properties of the finished part. The compa
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
This guide covers how to specify mould venting 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
This guide covers how to plan gloss level 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 c
This guide covers how to validate 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
In vacuum forming and thermoforming, sheet extrusion direction is one of the variables that decides whether a part comes off the machine within tolerance or has to be reworked. This entry ex
This guide covers how to maintain cycle 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 i
post forming shrinkage 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
This guide covers how to calculate 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 i
In vacuum forming and thermoforming, flame retardant grades is one of the variables that decides whether a part comes off the machine within tolerance or has to be reworked. This entry expla
This guide covers how to improve colour consistency 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
