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This guide covers how to design 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 c

In vacuum forming and thermoforming, UV stability of sheet is one of the variables that decides whether a part comes off the machine within tolerance or has to be reworked. This entry explai

This guide covers how to specify 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

painted finish and textured sheet 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 co

This guide covers how to choose 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

In vacuum forming and thermoforming, CNC trimming 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 i

This guide covers how to choose 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 tooling

In vacuum forming and thermoforming, part marking 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 i

This guide covers how to trim 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 is c

post forming shrinkage 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

In vacuum forming and thermoforming, cycle time reduction is one of the variables that decides whether a part comes off the machine within tolerance or has to be reworked. This entry explain

HDPE and polypropylene 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 be