Recycled sheet or Virgin sheet – A Comparison for Thermoforming – Medical Housings

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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Design shrinkage allowance: A Practical Thermoforming Guide – High Volume Runs

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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What mould texture Means on a Formed Part – Outdoor Parts

In vacuum forming and thermoforming, mould texture 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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How to compare lead time Before Tooling Starts – Medical Housings

This guide covers how to compare 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

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How to quote insert placement on Thick Gauge Parts – 6 mm Sheet

This guide covers how to quote 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 toolin

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Maintain gloss level – Method and Checks – Medical Housings

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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Improve rib layout the Right Way – Medical Housings

This guide covers how to improve 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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Quote colour consistency – Method and Checks

This guide covers how to quote 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 tool

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Understanding regrind content

In vacuum forming and thermoforming, regrind content 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 quote fixture design Before Tooling Starts – Medical Housings

This guide covers how to quote 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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Avoid trim tolerance the Right Way – Large Housings

This guide covers how to avoid 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 tooling

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Reduce cycle time – Method and Checks – Painted Parts

This guide covers how to reduce cycle 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

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