How to validate wall thickness on Thick Gauge Parts – High Volume Runs

This guide covers how to validate 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 tooli

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How to Trim first article approval in Vacuum Forming – Food Contact Parts

This guide covers how to trim first article approval 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 t

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Specify shrinkage allowance the Right Way – Outdoor Parts

This guide covers how to specify 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 t

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How to improve draft angle on Thick Gauge Parts

This guide covers how to improve 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 i

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How to measure cycle time Before Tooling Starts – Thick Gauge Work

This guide covers how to measure 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 is

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Troubleshoot cycle time the Right Way – High Volume Runs

This guide covers how to troubleshoot 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 tooli

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Calculate cool down time: A Practical Thermoforming Guide

This guide covers how to calculate cool down 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 tool

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Design surface finish – Method and Checks – High Volume Runs

This guide covers how to design surface finish 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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When drape forming Beats plug assist forming, and When It Does Not – Short Runs

drape forming and plug assist forming 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. Th

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Post forming shrinkage: Definition and How It Works – Large Housings

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

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Measure first article approval: A Practical Thermoforming Guide – Short Runs

This guide covers how to measure first article approval on a vacuum formed part: what the designer has to decide, what the mould maker needs to know, and the checks that catch problems befor

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Formed-in ribs – Why It Matters – Medical Housings

In vacuum forming and thermoforming, formed-in ribs is one of the variables that decides whether a part comes off the machine within tolerance or has to be reworked. This entry explains what

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