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

This guide covers how to measure 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

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Reduce lead time – Method and Checks

This guide covers how to reduce 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 c

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How to control scrap rate on Thick Gauge Parts – Painted Parts

This guide covers how to control 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 is

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Measure sheet material – Method and Checks – Large Housings

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

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Undercuts in thermoforming – Why It Matters – Medical Housings

In vacuum forming and thermoforming, undercuts in thermoforming is one of the variables that decides whether a part comes off the machine within tolerance or has to be reworked. This entry e

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Hdpe vs Polypropylene: Which Route Fits Your Part – Painted Parts

HDPE and polypropylene 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 specify first article approval Before Tooling Starts – High Volume Runs

This guide covers how to specify 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 befor

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Troubleshoot first article approval the Right Way – Painted Parts

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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Troubleshoot insert placement the Right Way – High Volume Runs

This guide covers how to troubleshoot 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

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How to Compare cycle time in Vacuum Forming

This guide covers how to compare 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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How to Design batch repeatability in Vacuum Forming – Food Contact Parts

This guide covers how to design 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 before to

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How to quote rib layout Before Tooling Starts – Large Housings

This guide covers how to quote 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 c

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