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This guide covers how to choose 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

In vacuum forming and thermoforming, pressure 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 wh

This guide covers how to specify insert placement 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

In vacuum forming and thermoforming, cap layer 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 m

This guide covers how to calculate 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 troubleshoot 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 tool

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

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

This guide covers how to quote 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 is

This guide covers how to calculate 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 tool

This guide covers how to validate 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 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