How to validate first article approval on Thick Gauge Parts – High Volume Runs

This guide covers how to validate 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 befo

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Troubleshoot lead time – Method and Checks – Painted Parts

This guide covers how to troubleshoot 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 toolin

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Quote sheet material the Right Way

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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How to specify batch repeatability on Thick Gauge Parts – Short Runs

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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Design wall thickness – Method and Checks – 6 mm Sheet

This guide covers how to design 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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Choosing Between thick gauge forming and thin gauge forming – Painted Parts

thick gauge forming and thin gauge 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 par

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Preventing chill marks on side walls Before Tooling Is Cut – Thick Gauge Work

chill marks on side walls is one of the faults that shows up during sampling on any new thick gauge tool. It is visible on the part, but the cause is usually in the mould, the heating cycle

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How to Troubleshoot texture depth in Vacuum Forming – Thick Gauge Work

This guide covers how to troubleshoot 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 to

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Choosing Between HDPE and polypropylene

HDPE and polypropylene 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 comparison be

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Trim insert placement the Right Way – Thick Gauge Work

This guide covers how to trim insert placement 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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Choose colour consistency – Method and Checks – Large Housings

This guide covers how to choose 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 too

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How to avoid lead time Before Tooling Starts – Food Contact Parts

This guide covers how to avoid 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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