Thermoforming Design Guide

This guide covers how to troubleshoot 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

This guide covers how to calculate 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

This guide covers how to compare 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 toolin

In vacuum forming and thermoforming, drape forming 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

In vacuum forming and thermoforming, moisture 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 explains w

This guide covers how to trim 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 is cu

ABS 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 comparison bel

This guide covers how to reduce 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 toolin

This guide covers how to choose 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

This guide covers how to quote 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, solvent bonding 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

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