This guide covers how to trim tooling cost 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
In vacuum forming and thermoforming, cap layer 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
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
This guide covers how to calculate 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
drape forming and plug assist forming 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. Th
This guide covers how to troubleshoot sheet grade 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
formed-in ribs and increased sheet thickness 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 p
In vacuum forming and thermoforming, drill fixtures 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
In vacuum forming and thermoforming, material memory is one of the variables that decides whether a part comes off the machine within tolerance or has to be reworked. This entry explains wha
flame retardant ABS and standard ABS 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
This guide covers how to trim 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 tooling i
This guide covers how to avoid cool down 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
