Reduce cool down time the Right Way – High Volume Runs

This guide covers how to reduce 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 Validate tooling cost in Vacuum Forming – Medical Housings

This guide covers how to validate 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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Choose colour consistency the Right Way – Food Contact Parts

This guide covers how to choose colour consistency 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

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Gloss measurement: Definition and How It Works – 6 mm Sheet

In vacuum forming and thermoforming, gloss measurement is one of the variables that decides whether a part comes off the machine within tolerance or has to be reworked. This entry explains w

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Reduce colour consistency: A Practical Thermoforming Guide – Short Runs

This guide covers how to reduce colour consistency 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

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Choosing Between single cavity tooling and multi cavity tooling

single cavity tooling and multi cavity tooling 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

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Compare scrap rate – Method and Checks – Painted Parts

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 reduce draw ratio on Thick Gauge Parts – Food Contact Parts

This guide covers how to reduce draw ratio 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 Troubleshoot batch repeatability in Vacuum Forming

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

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How to control tooling cost Before Tooling Starts – High Volume Runs

This guide covers how to control 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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Control corner strength: A Practical Thermoforming Guide – Large Housings

This guide covers how to control corner strength 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 measure colour consistency on Thick Gauge Parts – Large Housings

This guide covers how to measure colour consistency 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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