Maintain gloss level – Method and Checks – Thick Gauge Work

This guide covers how to maintain gloss level 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 validate gloss level on Thick Gauge Parts – Outdoor Parts

This guide covers how to validate gloss level 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 maintain colour consistency Before Tooling Starts – Outdoor Parts

This guide covers how to maintain 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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How to avoid cycle time Before Tooling Starts – Outdoor Parts

This guide covers how to avoid cycle 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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How to Compare tooling cost in Vacuum Forming

This guide covers how to compare 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 tooling

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How to Specify trim tolerance in Vacuum Forming – High Volume Runs

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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How to Specify draw ratio in Vacuum Forming – Medical Housings

This guide covers how to specify 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

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Snap fit design in Thermoforming: Practical Notes – Short Runs

In vacuum forming and thermoforming, snap fit design is one of the variables that decides whether a part comes off the machine within tolerance or has to be reworked. This entry explains wha

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Maintain rib layout the Right Way – High Volume Runs

This guide covers how to maintain 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 i

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Uv stabilised hdpe vs Standard hdpe: Cost, Quality and Lead Time – Food Contact Parts

UV stabilised HDPE and standard HDPE 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

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How to choose lead time Before Tooling Starts – High Volume Runs

This guide covers how to choose 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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How to specify sheet material on Thick Gauge Parts – Large Housings

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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