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
This guide covers how to maintain 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 toolin
This guide covers how to improve 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 t
This guide covers how to measure 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 toolin
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
This guide covers how to specify 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
This guide covers how to reduce 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
This guide covers how to measure 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
This guide covers how to control 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
In vacuum forming and thermoforming, prototype tooling is one of the variables that decides whether a part comes off the machine within tolerance or has to be reworked. This entry explains w
In vacuum forming and thermoforming, tolerance stack up is one of the variables that decides whether a part comes off the machine within tolerance or has to be reworked. This entry explains
This guide covers how to measure 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
