How to Plan rib layout in Vacuum Forming – Large Housings

This guide covers how to plan 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 is cu

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How to plan surface finish Before Tooling Starts – Outdoor Parts

This guide covers how to plan 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 tooling i

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

This guide covers how to plan 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 tool

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Maintain draw ratio – Method and Checks – Thick Gauge Work

This guide covers how to maintain 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 Design trim tolerance in Vacuum Forming – Short Runs

This guide covers how to design 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 tooling

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When vacuum forming Beats rotational moulding, and When It Does Not – Outdoor Parts

vacuum forming and rotational moulding 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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Plan corner strength the Right Way – High Volume Runs

This guide covers how to plan 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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Sheet sag Explained for Thick Gauge Buyers – High Volume Runs

In vacuum forming and thermoforming, sheet sag 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 it m

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How to trim lead time on Thick Gauge Parts – Outdoor Parts

This guide covers how to trim 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 cut

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When 5 axis routing Beats die cutting, and When It Does Not – 6 mm Sheet

5 axis routing and die cutting 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 compa

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Specify gloss level the Right Way – 6 mm Sheet

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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How to Quote surface finish in Vacuum Forming – Medical Housings

This guide covers how to quote 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 tooling

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