How to calculate scrap rate on Thick Gauge Parts – Thick Gauge Work

This guide covers how to calculate 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

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What sheet drying Means on a Formed Part

In vacuum forming and thermoforming, sheet drying 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 i

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Uv stabilised hdpe or Standard hdpe – A Comparison for Thermoforming – High Volume Runs

UV stabilised HDPE and standard HDPE 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. The

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How to specify wall thickness Before Tooling Starts – 6 mm Sheet

This guide covers how to specify 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 toolin

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Quote first article approval the Right Way – Medical Housings

This guide covers how to quote 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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Laser marking in Thermoforming: Practical Notes – Medical Housings

In vacuum forming and thermoforming, laser marking 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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Choose draw ratio – Method and Checks – Food Contact Parts

This guide covers how to choose 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 is

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How to calculate sheet grade Before Tooling Starts – Outdoor Parts

This guide covers how to calculate sheet grade 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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Plan cool down time: A Practical Thermoforming Guide – Food Contact Parts

This guide covers how to plan 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 i

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Reduce texture depth the Right Way – Outdoor Parts

This guide covers how to reduce 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

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How to specify sheet grade on Thick Gauge Parts – 6 mm Sheet

This guide covers how to specify sheet grade 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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Choose mould venting – Method and Checks – High Volume Runs

This guide covers how to choose 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 tooling

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