Design draw ratio the Right Way – Short Runs

This guide covers how to design 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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Petg vs Polycarbonate: Cost, Quality and Lead Time – Large Housings

PETG and polycarbonate 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 comparison be

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How to maintain first article approval Before Tooling Starts – High Volume Runs

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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Improve insert placement – Method and Checks – Thick Gauge Work

This guide covers how to improve 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 tool

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How to avoid corner strength on Thick Gauge Parts – High Volume Runs

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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Troubleshoot shrinkage allowance: A Practical Thermoforming Guide – 6 mm Sheet

This guide covers how to troubleshoot 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 bef

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Specify packing method the Right Way – Painted Parts

This guide covers how to specify 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 toolin

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How to troubleshoot batch repeatability Before Tooling Starts – Food Contact Parts

This guide covers how to troubleshoot batch repeatability on a vacuum formed part: what the designer has to decide, what the mould maker needs to know, and the checks that catch problems bef

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How to troubleshoot first article approval on Thick Gauge Parts – Large Housings

This guide covers how to troubleshoot 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

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How to calculate tooling cost Before Tooling Starts – Medical Housings

This guide covers how to calculate 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 toolin

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Solvent bonding vs Ultrasonic welding: Cost, Quality and Lead Time – Outdoor Parts

solvent bonding and ultrasonic welding 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. T

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Calculate draw ratio – Method and Checks – Medical Housings

This guide covers how to calculate 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

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