Pressure forming: Definition and How It Works – Thick Gauge Work

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

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Webbing in recesses: What It Tells You About the Tool – Outdoor Parts

webbing in recesses 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 the

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How to specify gloss level Before Tooling Starts – Painted Parts

This guide covers how to specify 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 i

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Validate shrinkage allowance: A Practical Thermoforming Guide – Painted Parts

This guide covers how to validate 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 measure cool down time on Thick Gauge Parts – Thick Gauge Work

This guide covers how to measure 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 toolin

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Snap fit design – Why It Matters – High Volume Runs

In vacuum forming and thermoforming, snap fit design is one of the variables that decides whether a part comes off the machine within tolerance or has to be reworked. This entry explains wha

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Understanding fixturing for welding – High Volume Runs

In vacuum forming and thermoforming, fixturing for welding 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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How to Control gloss level in Vacuum Forming – Thick Gauge Work

This guide covers how to control 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 i

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Reduce cool down time: A Practical Thermoforming Guide – Thick Gauge Work

This guide covers how to reduce 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 tooling

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Calculate lead time the Right Way – Thick Gauge Work

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

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How to Avoid texture depth in Vacuum Forming – Short Runs

This guide covers how to avoid 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 i

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Maintain first article approval: A Practical Thermoforming Guide – Large Housings

This guide covers how to maintain 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 befo

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