Reduce insert placement – Method and Checks – Thick Gauge Work

This guide covers how to reduce 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 tooli

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How to validate packing method Before Tooling Starts – Medical Housings

This guide covers how to validate 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 tooli

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How to Specify first article approval in Vacuum Forming – Painted Parts

This guide covers how to specify 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 befor

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Improve shrinkage allowance: A Practical Thermoforming Guide – Large Housings

This guide covers how to improve 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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Measure cool down time: A Practical Thermoforming Guide – Large Housings

This guide covers how to measure 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 toolin

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Troubleshoot mould venting – Method and Checks – Outdoor Parts

This guide covers how to troubleshoot mould venting 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 to

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Troubleshoot packing method: A Practical Thermoforming Guide – 6 mm Sheet

This guide covers how to troubleshoot 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 t

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Plan insert placement the Right Way – Medical Housings

This guide covers how to plan 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 tooling

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Choose scrap rate the Right Way

This guide covers how to choose 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 is

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Formed-in ribs vs Increased sheet thickness: Cost, Quality and Lead Time – Thick Gauge Work

formed-in ribs and increased sheet thickness 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 p

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Scorched sheet surface: What It Tells You About the Tool – Short Runs

scorched sheet surface is one of the faults that shows up during sampling on any new thick gauge tool. It is visible on the part, but the cause is usually in the mould, the heating cycle or

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Calculate first article approval the Right Way – 6 mm Sheet

This guide covers how to calculate 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 bef

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