Measure insert placement the Right Way

This guide covers how to measure 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 tool

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Design scrap rate: A Practical Thermoforming Guide – Outdoor Parts

This guide covers how to design 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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Maintain gloss level – Method and Checks – Outdoor Parts

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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Colour matching in Thermoforming: Practical Notes – Food Contact Parts

In vacuum forming and thermoforming, colour matching 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 Design lead time in Vacuum Forming

This guide covers how to design 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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Improve surface finish: A Practical Thermoforming Guide – Short Runs

This guide covers how to improve 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 toolin

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How to improve tooling cost Before Tooling Starts – Medical Housings

This guide covers how to improve 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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Measure cool down time the Right Way – Short Runs

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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Flame retardant abs vs Standard abs: Cost, Quality and Lead Time – Short Runs

flame retardant ABS and standard ABS 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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Choosing Between PETG and polycarbonate – Painted Parts

PETG and polycarbonate 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 be

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How to Compare scrap rate in Vacuum Forming – High Volume Runs

This guide covers how to compare 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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How to design draft angle Before Tooling Starts – Outdoor Parts

This guide covers how to design 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 is

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