How to design corner strength on Thick Gauge Parts – Thick Gauge Work

This guide covers how to design 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 toolin

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How to Quote fixture design in Vacuum Forming – Painted Parts

This guide covers how to quote fixture design 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 measure trim tolerance Before Tooling Starts – High Volume Runs

This guide covers how to measure 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 toolin

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Design lead time – Method and Checks – 6 mm Sheet

This guide covers how to design 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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What mould venting Means on a Formed Part – 6 mm Sheet

In vacuum forming and thermoforming, mould venting 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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Measure gloss level: A Practical Thermoforming Guide – Short Runs

This guide covers how to measure 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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Design first article approval – Method and Checks

This guide covers how to design 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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How to Maintain lead time in Vacuum Forming – Thick Gauge Work

This guide covers how to maintain 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

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Sheet storage in Thermoforming: Practical Notes – Medical Housings

In vacuum forming and thermoforming, sheet storage 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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Choosing Between ABS and HDPE – Outdoor Parts

ABS and 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 comparison below is the

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Control first article approval the Right Way – Short Runs

This guide covers how to control 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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Hot wire cutting in Thermoforming: Practical Notes – 6 mm Sheet

In vacuum forming and thermoforming, hot wire cutting is one of the variables that decides whether a part comes off the machine within tolerance or has to be reworked. This entry explains wh

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