Quote lead time – Method and Checks

This guide covers how to quote lead 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 cu

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How to avoid scrap rate Before Tooling Starts – High Volume Runs

This guide covers how to avoid 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 c

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How to plan fixture design on Thick Gauge Parts – Thick Gauge Work

This guide covers how to plan 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 i

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Improve wall thickness: A Practical Thermoforming Guide – Thick Gauge Work

This guide covers how to improve 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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Trim texture depth the Right Way

This guide covers how to trim 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 is

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How to reduce trim tolerance on Thick Gauge Parts – 6 mm Sheet

This guide covers how to reduce 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

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Trim lead time – Method and Checks – High Volume Runs

This guide covers how to trim lead 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 cut

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Aluminium tooling vs Composite tooling: Which Route Fits Your Part

aluminium tooling and composite 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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Control tooling cost: A Practical Thermoforming Guide – Food Contact Parts

This guide covers how to control 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

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Production tooling in Thermoforming: Practical Notes – Medical Housings

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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How to Choose cool down time in Vacuum Forming

This guide covers how to choose 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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Measure tooling cost the Right Way – Large Housings

This guide covers how to measure 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

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