How to Quote sheet material in Vacuum Forming – Food Contact Parts

This guide covers how to quote 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

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Uneven heating Explained for Thick Gauge Buyers – Short Runs

In vacuum forming and thermoforming, uneven heating 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 Design gloss level in Vacuum Forming – High Volume Runs

This guide covers how to design 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 is

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Choose wall thickness – Method and Checks – Medical Housings

This guide covers how to choose wall thickness 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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Flame retardant abs vs Standard abs: Which Route Fits Your Part – Thick Gauge Work

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

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Trim trim tolerance: A Practical Thermoforming Guide

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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Calculate texture depth – Method and Checks – Thick Gauge Work

This guide covers how to calculate 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 tooli

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How to reduce corner strength on Thick Gauge Parts – Large Housings

This guide covers how to reduce 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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Specify gloss level the Right Way – Outdoor Parts

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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Design cool down time – Method and Checks – Thick Gauge Work

This guide covers how to design 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

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How to specify batch repeatability Before Tooling Starts – Food Contact Parts

This guide covers how to specify 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 t

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Flame retardant grades in Thermoforming: Practical Notes – Food Contact Parts

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

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