Part marking Explained for Thick Gauge Buyers – Painted Parts

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

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Scorched sheet surface: Causes and Fixes in Thermoforming – Outdoor 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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Living hinge in sheet: Definition and How It Works – 6 mm Sheet

In vacuum forming and thermoforming, living hinge in 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

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How to reduce shrinkage allowance on Thick Gauge Parts – Food Contact Parts

This guide covers how to reduce 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 to

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Validate sheet grade – Method and Checks – Thick Gauge Work

This guide covers how to validate 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

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How to Improve cycle time in Vacuum Forming – Food Contact Parts

This guide covers how to improve 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

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Flame retardant grades – Why It Matters – Large Housings

In vacuum forming and thermoforming, flame retardant grades is one of the variables that decides whether a part comes off the machine within tolerance or has to be reworked. This entry expla

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Quote lead time the Right Way – Medical Housings

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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Understanding impact modification – Large Housings

In vacuum forming and thermoforming, impact modification 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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How to reduce cycle time Before Tooling Starts – Short Runs

This guide covers how to reduce 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

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How to design packing method Before Tooling Starts – Large Housings

This guide covers how to design packing method 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 rib layout in Vacuum Forming – Outdoor Parts

This guide covers how to quote 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 is c

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