Calculate mould venting – Method and Checks – Medical Housings

This guide covers how to calculate mould venting 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 tooli

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Specify draw ratio – Method and Checks – High Volume Runs

This guide covers how to specify 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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Choose draw ratio the Right Way – Thick Gauge Work

This guide covers how to choose 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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Understanding chill marks – Thick Gauge Work

In vacuum forming and thermoforming, chill marks 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

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How to Trim surface finish in Vacuum Forming – Short Runs

This guide covers how to trim 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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Abs vs Hdpe: Which Route Fits Your Part – 6 mm Sheet

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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Calculate cycle time the Right Way – Large Housings

This guide covers how to calculate 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

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Specify gloss level – Method and Checks – High Volume Runs

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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Compare sheet heating – Method and Checks – Painted Parts

This guide covers how to compare sheet heating 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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Understanding mould release – Large Housings

In vacuum forming and thermoforming, mould release 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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How to specify fixture design on Thick Gauge Parts – Thick Gauge Work

This guide covers how to specify 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 toolin

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Pad printing Explained for Thick Gauge Buyers – Outdoor Parts

In vacuum forming and thermoforming, pad printing 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 i

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