Specify first article approval the Right Way – 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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Silk screen printing Explained for Thick Gauge Buyers – High Volume Runs

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

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Improve trim tolerance – Method and Checks – Short Runs

This guide covers how to improve 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 avoid mould venting on Thick Gauge Parts – 6 mm Sheet

This guide covers how to avoid 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 tooling i

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Understanding laser marking – Thick Gauge Work

In vacuum forming and thermoforming, laser 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

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Scrap rate Explained for Thick Gauge Buyers – Thick Gauge Work

In vacuum forming and thermoforming, scrap rate 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 it

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How to Measure gloss level in Vacuum Forming – Food Contact Parts

This guide covers how to measure 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 i

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Choosing Between recycled sheet and virgin sheet – Food Contact Parts

recycled sheet and virgin sheet 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 comp

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Avoid cool down time the Right Way – High Volume Runs

This guide covers how to avoid 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 tooling

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How to choose wall thickness Before Tooling Starts – Short Runs

This guide covers how to choose 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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Quote texture depth – Method and Checks – Outdoor Parts

This guide covers how to quote texture depth 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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How to Reduce wall thickness in Vacuum Forming

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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