Single cavity tooling or Multi cavity tooling – A Comparison for Thermoforming – Thick Gauge Work

single cavity tooling and multi cavity tooling 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

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Trim surface finish the Right Way – Medical Housings

This guide covers how to trim 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 i

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How to improve colour consistency on Thick Gauge Parts – High Volume Runs

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

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How to Trim scrap rate in Vacuum Forming – 6 mm Sheet

This guide covers how to trim scrap rate 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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Compare corner strength: A Practical Thermoforming Guide – Food Contact Parts

This guide covers how to compare corner strength 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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Specify colour consistency the Right Way – Short Runs

This guide covers how to specify 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

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Trim texture depth the Right Way – Thick Gauge Work

This guide covers how to trim 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 is

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How to quote insert placement on Thick Gauge Parts – Medical Housings

This guide covers how to quote insert placement 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 toolin

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How to design packing method Before Tooling Starts

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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Calculate trim tolerance: A Practical Thermoforming Guide – Short Runs

This guide covers how to calculate 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 tool

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Trim gloss level the Right Way – Large Housings

This guide covers how to trim 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

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Sheet clamping – Why It Matters – Medical Housings

In vacuum forming and thermoforming, sheet clamping 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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