Maintain rib layout the Right Way – Outdoor Parts

This guide covers how to maintain rib layout 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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Specify draft angle the Right Way – Large Housings

This guide covers how to specify 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 troubleshoot draw ratio on Thick Gauge Parts

This guide covers how to troubleshoot draw ratio 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 reduce cycle time Before Tooling Starts – Outdoor Parts

This guide covers how to reduce 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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Compare cool down time – Method and Checks – High Volume Runs

This guide covers how to compare 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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Validate draw ratio – Method and Checks – Large Housings

This guide covers how to validate draw ratio 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 calculate colour consistency on Thick Gauge Parts – Thick Gauge Work

This guide covers how to calculate 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

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Quote tooling cost – Method and Checks – Outdoor Parts

This guide covers how to quote tooling cost 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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Compare surface finish the Right Way – Short Runs

This guide covers how to compare 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 toolin

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How to maintain mould venting on Thick Gauge Parts – Thick Gauge Work

This guide covers how to maintain 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 toolin

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Plug material in Thermoforming: Practical Notes – Outdoor Parts

In vacuum forming and thermoforming, plug material 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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Control trim tolerance the Right Way – Short Runs

This guide covers how to control 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 toolin

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