Compare sheet heating: A Practical Thermoforming Guide – Painted Parts

This guide covers how to compare sheet heating 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 specify draw ratio on Thick Gauge Parts – Thick Gauge Work

This guide covers how to specify draw ratio 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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What break even quantity Means on a Formed Part – Painted Parts

In vacuum forming and thermoforming, break even quantity is one of the variables that decides whether a part comes off the machine within tolerance or has to be reworked. This entry explains

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Avoid tooling cost – Method and Checks – Food Contact Parts

This guide covers how to avoid tooling cost 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 Choose texture depth in Vacuum Forming – Short Runs

This guide covers how to choose 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

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How to specify draw ratio Before Tooling Starts – Medical Housings

This guide covers how to specify draw ratio 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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What flame treatment Means on a Formed Part

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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Pmma acrylic or Polycarbonate – A Comparison for Thermoforming – Painted Parts

PMMA acrylic 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 compa

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Quote insert placement – Method and Checks – Painted Parts

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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How to control batch repeatability on Thick Gauge Parts – Outdoor Parts

This guide covers how to control 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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How to Control lead time in Vacuum Forming – Thick Gauge Work

This guide covers how to control 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 sheet grade Before Tooling Starts – High Volume Runs

This guide covers how to quote 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

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