How to Specify shrinkage allowance in Vacuum Forming

This guide covers how to specify 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 t

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How to quote insert placement Before Tooling Starts – High Volume Runs

This guide covers how to quote 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 toolin

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Specify trim tolerance: A Practical Thermoforming Guide – Food Contact Parts

This guide covers how to specify 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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Thick gauge forming vs Thin gauge forming: Cost, Quality and Lead Time – Outdoor 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 avoid draw ratio Before Tooling Starts

This guide covers how to avoid draw ratio 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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How to Measure corner strength in Vacuum Forming – Outdoor Parts

This guide covers how to measure 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 tooli

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Control packing method: A Practical Thermoforming Guide – Thick Gauge Work

This guide covers how to control packing method 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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What vacuum pump sizing Means on a Formed Part – Food Contact Parts

In vacuum forming and thermoforming, vacuum pump sizing 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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How to calculate tooling cost on Thick Gauge Parts – Thick Gauge Work

This guide covers how to calculate tooling cost 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 Quote insert placement in Vacuum Forming – Food Contact Parts

This guide covers how to quote 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 toolin

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Calculate surface finish: A Practical Thermoforming Guide – Large Housings

This guide covers how to calculate 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 tool

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Calculate scrap rate the Right Way – Outdoor Parts

This guide covers how to calculate 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

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