Troubleshoot lead time the Right Way – 6 mm Sheet

This guide covers how to troubleshoot 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 toolin

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Validate cycle time: A Practical Thermoforming Guide – Thick Gauge Work

This guide covers how to validate 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 i

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Reduce batch repeatability – Method and Checks – Large Housings

This guide covers how to reduce 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 before to

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How to calculate texture depth on Thick Gauge Parts – Large Housings

This guide covers how to calculate 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 tooli

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Drill fixtures: Definition and How It Works – Painted Parts

In vacuum forming and thermoforming, drill fixtures 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 measure trim tolerance Before Tooling Starts – Large Housings

This guide covers how to measure 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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Control wall thickness the Right Way – Thick Gauge Work

This guide covers how to control 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 toolin

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Choose surface finish: A Practical Thermoforming Guide – Painted Parts

This guide covers how to choose surface finish 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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Maintain packing method – Method and Checks – Painted Parts

This guide covers how to maintain packing method 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 plan first article approval on Thick Gauge Parts – Food Contact Parts

This guide covers how to plan 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 before t

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Hand trimming vs Cnc trimming: Which Route Fits Your Part – Medical Housings

hand trimming and CNC trimming 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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How to control colour consistency Before Tooling Starts – Outdoor Parts

This guide covers how to control 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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