Improve wall thickness: A Practical Thermoforming Guide – Painted Parts

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

0 Views PPOEM 17 Sep,2026

Controlling bubbles in the sheet – Short Runs

bubbles in the sheet 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 or th

0 Views PPOEM 17 Sep,2026

How to measure rib layout on Thick Gauge Parts – 6 mm Sheet

This guide covers how to measure 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

0 Views PPOEM 17 Sep,2026

Improve batch repeatability the Right Way – Outdoor Parts

This guide covers how to improve 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

0 Views PPOEM 17 Sep,2026

Avoid mould venting: A Practical Thermoforming Guide – Thick Gauge Work

This guide covers how to avoid mould venting 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

0 Views PPOEM 17 Sep,2026

Quote cool down time the Right Way

This guide covers how to quote 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

0 Views PPOEM 17 Sep,2026

How to Control surface finish in Vacuum Forming – Painted Parts

This guide covers how to control 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

0 Views PPOEM 17 Sep,2026

How to trim colour consistency Before Tooling Starts – Outdoor Parts

This guide covers how to trim 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 tooli

0 Views PPOEM 17 Sep,2026

How to Maintain trim tolerance in Vacuum Forming – Medical Housings

This guide covers how to maintain 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 tooli

0 Views PPOEM 17 Sep,2026

How to measure surface finish Before Tooling Starts – Painted Parts

This guide covers how to measure 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

0 Views PPOEM 17 Sep,2026

How to quote scrap rate Before Tooling Starts – Thick Gauge Work

This guide covers how to quote 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

0 Views PPOEM 17 Sep,2026

Wall thickness distribution Explained for Thick Gauge Buyers – Outdoor Parts

In vacuum forming and thermoforming, wall thickness distribution is one of the variables that decides whether a part comes off the machine within tolerance or has to be reworked. This entry

0 Views PPOEM 17 Sep,2026