How to validate cool down time on Thick Gauge Parts – Short Runs

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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Pad printing: Definition and How It Works – 6 mm Sheet

In vacuum forming and thermoforming, pad printing 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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When thick gauge forming Beats thin gauge forming, and When It Does Not – 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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How to Choose sheet material in Vacuum Forming

This guide covers how to choose 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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When HDPE Beats polypropylene, and When It Does Not – Food Contact Parts

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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How to specify wall thickness on Thick Gauge Parts

This guide covers how to specify 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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How to Maintain fixture design in Vacuum Forming – Medical Housings

This guide covers how to maintain 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 tooli

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How to quote batch repeatability on Thick Gauge Parts – Large Housings

This guide covers how to quote 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 too

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Trim first article approval: A Practical Thermoforming Guide – Medical Housings

This guide covers how to trim 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 t

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How to reduce cool down time Before Tooling Starts – High Volume Runs

This guide covers how to reduce 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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How to measure surface finish on Thick Gauge Parts – Short Runs

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

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How to design wall thickness Before Tooling Starts – Medical Housings

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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