How to measure draft angle on Thick Gauge Parts – Medical Housings

This guide covers how to measure draft angle 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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Troubleshoot lead time the Right Way – Short Runs

This guide covers how to troubleshoot 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 toolin

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Understanding living hinge in sheet – 6 mm Sheet

In vacuum forming and thermoforming, living hinge in sheet is one of the variables that decides whether a part comes off the machine within tolerance or has to be reworked. This entry explai

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Reduce wall thickness – Method and Checks – Outdoor Parts

This guide covers how to reduce 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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Bubbles in formed sheet Explained for Thick Gauge Buyers

In vacuum forming and thermoforming, bubbles in formed sheet is one of the variables that decides whether a part comes off the machine within tolerance or has to be reworked. This entry expl

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Part marking: Definition and How It Works – Short Runs

In vacuum forming and thermoforming, part marking 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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How to troubleshoot trim tolerance on Thick Gauge Parts

This guide covers how to troubleshoot 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 t

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Avoid fixture design the Right Way – Painted Parts

This guide covers how to avoid 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 tooling

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Maintain scrap rate – Method and Checks – Large Housings

This guide covers how to maintain 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 i

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Understanding material memory – High Volume Runs

In vacuum forming and thermoforming, material memory 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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How to Plan lead time in Vacuum Forming – Thick Gauge Work

This guide covers how to plan 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 cut

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