How to specify gloss level Before Tooling Starts – High Volume Runs

This guide covers how to specify 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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Prototype tooling – Why It Matters

In vacuum forming and thermoforming, prototype tooling 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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Specify sheet heating the Right Way – Medical Housings

This guide covers how to specify sheet heating 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 draw ratio: A Practical Thermoforming Guide – Medical Housings

This guide covers how to compare 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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Vacuum forming Compared with sheet metal fabrication – 6 mm Sheet

vacuum forming and sheet metal fabrication 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 par

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Choose colour consistency: A Practical Thermoforming Guide – Painted 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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Design tooling cost the Right Way – Outdoor Parts

This guide covers how to design 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 i

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How to Choose sheet heating in Vacuum Forming – Outdoor Parts

This guide covers how to choose sheet heating 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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Calculate tooling cost the Right Way – Outdoor Parts

This guide covers how to calculate 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 toolin

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Reduce shrinkage allowance: A Practical Thermoforming Guide – Outdoor Parts

This guide covers how to reduce 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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Hot stamping in Thermoforming: Practical Notes – Short Runs

In vacuum forming and thermoforming, hot stamping 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 i

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Trim cool down time – Method and Checks – Short Runs

This guide covers how to trim 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 i

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