PETG vs Acrylic in Vacuum Forming

This guide covers how to trim sheet grade 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

This guide covers how to control corner strength 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

UV stabilised HDPE and standard HDPE 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

This guide covers how to improve 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 toolin

In vacuum forming and thermoforming, corner radius 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

This guide covers how to quote 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 tooling

chill marks on side walls 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

This guide covers how to design 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

This guide covers how to measure 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

This guide covers how to trim 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 is

In vacuum forming and thermoforming, webbing 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 it mea

This guide covers how to compare 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 tooling