Wall Thickness of Thermoformed Parts

formed-in ribs and increased sheet thickness 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 p

This guide covers how to reduce 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

This guide covers how to choose fixture design 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 calculate 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 tool

3D printed tooling and aluminium tooling 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.

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

This guide covers how to control 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

This guide covers how to maintain gloss level 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 maintain 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 i

This guide covers how to compare 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

In vacuum forming and thermoforming, chill marks 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

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