Control cool down time – Method and Checks – Medical Housings

This guide covers how to control 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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Design shrinkage allowance: A Practical Thermoforming Guide – Painted Parts

This guide covers how to design 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 to

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Validate scrap rate – Method and Checks – Food Contact Parts

This guide covers how to validate 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 i

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How to calculate gloss level on Thick Gauge Parts – Painted Parts

This guide covers how to calculate 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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Pmma acrylic Compared with polycarbonate – Painted Parts

PMMA acrylic 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 compa

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Design fixture design – Method and Checks – 6 mm Sheet

This guide covers how to design 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

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Compare corner strength – Method and Checks – Thick Gauge Work

This guide covers how to compare 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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Pmma acrylic or Polycarbonate – A Comparison for Thermoforming – Food Contact Parts

PMMA acrylic 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 compa

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Choose fixture design – Method and Checks – High Volume Runs

This guide covers how to choose 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

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How to trim lead time Before Tooling Starts – Outdoor Parts

This guide covers how to trim 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 cut

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How to control rib layout on Thick Gauge Parts – High Volume Runs

This guide covers how to control rib layout 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 maintain cool down time Before Tooling Starts – Medical Housings

This guide covers how to maintain 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 tooli

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