Maintain sheet material – Method and Checks – High Volume Runs

This guide covers how to maintain 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 tooli

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

This guide covers how to quote 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

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Maintain wall thickness the Right Way – Medical Housings

This guide covers how to maintain 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 tooli

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How to maintain shrinkage allowance on Thick Gauge Parts – Food Contact Parts

This guide covers how to maintain shrinkage allowance 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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Choosing Between aluminium tooling and composite tooling – High Volume Runs

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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Design corner strength – Method and Checks – Thick Gauge Work

This guide covers how to design 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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How to calculate insert placement Before Tooling Starts – High Volume Runs

This guide covers how to calculate 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 to

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How to Specify sheet material in Vacuum Forming – Thick Gauge Work

This guide covers how to specify 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 toolin

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Specify rib layout the Right Way – 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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Hot stamping – Why It Matters

In vacuum forming and thermoforming, hot stamping 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 i

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How to validate cool down time on Thick Gauge Parts – Outdoor Parts

This guide covers how to validate 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 tooli

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Understanding dimensional report – 6 mm Sheet

In vacuum forming and thermoforming, dimensional report 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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