How to Measure texture depth in Vacuum Forming – Short Runs

This guide covers how to measure 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 tooling

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Maintain packing method: A Practical Thermoforming Guide – Medical Housings

This guide covers how to maintain packing method 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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What bubbles in formed sheet Means on a Formed Part – Short Runs

In vacuum forming and thermoforming, bubbles in formed sheet is one of the variables that decides whether a part comes off the machine within tolerance or has to be reworked. This entry expl

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Troubleshoot cool down time – Method and Checks – Food Contact Parts

This guide covers how to troubleshoot 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 t

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How to control wall thickness on Thick Gauge Parts – Large Housings

This guide covers how to control 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 toolin

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How to Measure packing method in Vacuum Forming – Thick Gauge Work

This guide covers how to measure packing method 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 corner strength in Vacuum Forming – Painted Parts

This guide covers how to quote 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 tooling

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3d printed tooling vs Aluminium tooling: Cost, Quality and Lead Time – Thick Gauge Work

3D printed tooling and aluminium tooling 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.

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Scrap rate in Thermoforming: Practical Notes – High Volume Runs

In vacuum forming and thermoforming, scrap rate 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 Measure draw ratio in Vacuum Forming – Short Runs

This guide covers how to measure 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 surface finish the Right Way – Medical Housings

This guide covers how to choose 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

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Trim first article approval – Method and Checks

This guide covers how to trim 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 t

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