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5 axis routing and die cutting 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
This guide covers how to control 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
This guide covers how to measure 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
In vacuum forming and thermoforming, texture depth 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
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
This guide covers how to measure 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 toolin
This guide covers how to reduce 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 to
This guide covers how to specify 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 maintain 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 befo
This guide covers how to maintain 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 toolin
This guide covers how to avoid part nesting 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
In vacuum forming and thermoforming, assembly 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
