When solvent bonding Beats ultrasonic welding, and When It Does Not – High Volume Runs

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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Choosing Between flame retardant ABS and standard ABS – Painted Parts

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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Improve part nesting – Method and Checks – Outdoor Parts

This guide covers how to improve part nesting 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 Calculate colour consistency in Vacuum Forming

This guide covers how to calculate colour consistency 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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Choose scrap rate: A Practical Thermoforming Guide

This guide covers how to choose scrap rate 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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Quote cycle time the Right Way – High Volume Runs

This guide covers how to quote 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 is c

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How to reduce batch repeatability Before Tooling Starts – Thick Gauge Work

This guide covers how to reduce 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 to

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How to Specify sheet grade in Vacuum Forming – Food Contact Parts

This guide covers how to specify 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 tooling i

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Compare surface finish the Right Way – Medical Housings

This guide covers how to compare 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 toolin

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How to specify rib layout Before Tooling Starts – 6 mm Sheet

This guide covers how to specify 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

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How to calculate first article approval on Thick Gauge Parts

This guide covers how to calculate 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 bef

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How to Calculate draft angle in Vacuum Forming – Medical Housings

This guide covers how to calculate draft angle 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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