What mould texture Means on a Formed Part – 6 mm Sheet

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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Choose sheet material: A Practical Thermoforming Guide – Large Housings

This guide covers how to choose sheet material 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 rib layout – Method and Checks – High Volume Runs

This guide covers how to calculate 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

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How to quote shrinkage allowance on Thick Gauge Parts – Large Housings

This guide covers how to quote 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 too

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How to control draft angle Before Tooling Starts – Food Contact Parts

This guide covers how to control draft angle 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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Mould texture Explained for Thick Gauge Buyers – Thick Gauge Work

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 Quote lead time in Vacuum Forming – Food Contact Parts

This guide covers how to quote 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 cu

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How to improve gloss level on Thick Gauge Parts – Food Contact Parts

This guide covers how to improve 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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Improve mould venting the Right Way – Food Contact Parts

This guide covers how to improve mould venting 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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When ABS Beats polycarbonate, and When It Does Not – Large Housings

ABS 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 comparison bel

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Colour matching – Why It Matters

In vacuum forming and thermoforming, colour matching 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 Calculate batch repeatability in Vacuum Forming – 6 mm Sheet

This guide covers how to calculate 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

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