Specify batch repeatability: A Practical Thermoforming Guide – High Volume Runs

This guide covers how to specify 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 t

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Controlling scorched sheet surface – Food Contact Parts

scorched sheet surface is one of the faults that shows up during sampling on any new thick gauge tool. It is visible on the part, but the cause is usually in the mould, the heating cycle or

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Maintain cool down time the Right Way – 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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How to calculate scrap rate Before Tooling Starts – Medical Housings

This guide covers how to calculate 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

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Compare cool down time – Method and Checks – 6 mm Sheet

This guide covers how to compare 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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Snap fit design Explained for Thick Gauge Buyers – Medical Housings

In vacuum forming and thermoforming, snap fit design 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 Design fixture design in Vacuum Forming – Outdoor Parts

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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Plug material in Thermoforming: Practical Notes – 6 mm Sheet

In vacuum forming and thermoforming, plug material 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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Quote colour consistency the Right Way – Thick Gauge Work

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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Maintain texture depth – Method and Checks – Food Contact Parts

This guide covers how to maintain 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 toolin

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How to Avoid cycle time in Vacuum Forming – Painted Parts

This guide covers how to avoid 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 c

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Understanding flame treatment – Short Runs

In vacuum forming and thermoforming, flame treatment 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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