Vacuum Forming vs Thermoforming

In vacuum forming and thermoforming, CNC trimming 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

This guide covers how to troubleshoot 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 bef

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

In vacuum forming and thermoforming, flame treatment 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

This guide covers how to reduce 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 is

In vacuum forming and thermoforming, mould venting 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

This guide covers how to plan 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 i

insert moulding and post moulded inserts 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.

ABS and 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 comparison below is the

This guide covers how to control sheet grade 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

In vacuum forming and thermoforming, nesting for trimming is one of the variables that decides whether a part comes off the machine within tolerance or has to be reworked. This entry explain

This guide covers how to troubleshoot 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 too