Avoid draft angle – Method and Checks – Food Contact Parts

This guide covers how to avoid 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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When formed-in ribs Beats increased sheet thickness, and When It Does Not – Outdoor Parts

formed-in ribs and increased sheet thickness 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 p

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Calculate part nesting – Method and Checks – Thick Gauge Work

This guide covers how to calculate part nesting 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 calculate shrinkage allowance on Thick Gauge Parts – Short Runs

This guide covers how to calculate 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

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How to choose lead time Before Tooling Starts – Short Runs

This guide covers how to choose 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 c

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Reduce wall thickness: A Practical Thermoforming Guide – Painted Parts

This guide covers how to reduce 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 tooling

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How to Avoid corner strength in Vacuum Forming – Painted Parts

This guide covers how to avoid 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 tooling

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Maintain gloss level the Right Way – High Volume Runs

This guide covers how to maintain 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

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How to Design first article approval in Vacuum Forming

This guide covers how to design 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

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Compare part nesting – Method and Checks

This guide covers how to compare part nesting 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 maintain surface finish Before Tooling Starts – Large Housings

This guide covers how to maintain 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 tooli

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Choose sheet material: A Practical Thermoforming Guide – Thick Gauge Work

This guide covers how to choose sheet material 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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