Troubleshoot texture depth – Method and Checks – Painted Parts

This guide covers how to troubleshoot 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 to

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Solvent bonding vs Ultrasonic welding: Cost, Quality and Lead Time – Large Housings

solvent bonding and ultrasonic welding 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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Gloss measurement in Thermoforming: Practical Notes – Outdoor Parts

In vacuum forming and thermoforming, gloss measurement 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

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Design sheet heating the Right Way – Food Contact Parts

This guide covers how to design 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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Quote fixture design – Method and Checks – Outdoor 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 trim trim tolerance on Thick Gauge Parts – 6 mm Sheet

This guide covers how to trim 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 i

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How to validate draw ratio on Thick Gauge Parts – Thick Gauge Work

This guide covers how to validate 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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Production tooling – Why It Matters – 6 mm Sheet

In vacuum forming and thermoforming, production 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

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Vacuum forming or Fibreglass lay-up – A Comparison for Thermoforming – Painted Parts

vacuum forming and fibreglass lay-up 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

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How to design first article approval Before Tooling Starts – Food Contact Parts

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 quote first article approval on Thick Gauge Parts – Painted Parts

This guide covers how to quote 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 corner strength on Thick Gauge Parts

This guide covers how to maintain 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 tool

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