How to troubleshoot colour consistency Before Tooling Starts – Thick Gauge Work

This guide covers how to troubleshoot 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 befo

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Quote first article approval – Method and Checks – Painted Parts

This guide covers how to quote 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 before

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How to reduce lead time on Thick Gauge Parts – High Volume Runs

This guide covers how to reduce 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 c

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Troubleshoot scrap rate – Method and Checks – Food Contact Parts

This guide covers how to troubleshoot 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 tooli

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Compare part nesting – Method and Checks – High Volume Runs

This guide covers how to compare 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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Plan texture depth the Right Way – Large Housings

This guide covers how to plan 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 Maintain shrinkage allowance in Vacuum Forming – 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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What impact modification Means on a Formed Part – Large Housings

In vacuum forming and thermoforming, impact modification 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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Pmma acrylic vs Polycarbonate: Which Route Fits Your Part – Food Contact Parts

PMMA acrylic and polycarbonate 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 compa

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How to Measure trim tolerance in Vacuum Forming – Outdoor Parts

This guide covers how to measure 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 toolin

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How to validate colour consistency on Thick Gauge Parts – Medical Housings

This guide covers how to validate 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 t

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Formed-in ribs: Definition and How It Works – High Volume Runs

In vacuum forming and thermoforming, formed-in ribs 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

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