Calculate insert placement the Right Way – Thick Gauge Work

This guide covers how to calculate 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 to

0 Views PPOEM 17 Sep,2026

Improve part nesting: A Practical Thermoforming Guide – Food Contact Parts

This guide covers how to improve 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

0 Views PPOEM 17 Sep,2026

How to Measure wall thickness in Vacuum Forming – 6 mm Sheet

This guide covers how to measure 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 toolin

0 Views PPOEM 17 Sep,2026

Validate gloss level – Method and Checks – Short Runs

This guide covers how to validate 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

0 Views PPOEM 17 Sep,2026

Formed-in ribs vs Increased sheet thickness: Which Route Fits Your Part – Thick Gauge Work

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

0 Views PPOEM 17 Sep,2026

How to Design packing method in Vacuum Forming – Thick Gauge Work

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

0 Views PPOEM 17 Sep,2026

How to design batch repeatability Before Tooling Starts – Food Contact Parts

This guide covers how to design 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

0 Views PPOEM 17 Sep,2026

Understanding surface resistivity

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

0 Views PPOEM 17 Sep,2026

Surface resistivity: Definition and How It Works – 6 mm Sheet

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

0 Views PPOEM 17 Sep,2026

How to Specify tooling cost in Vacuum Forming – Large Housings

This guide covers how to specify tooling cost 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

0 Views PPOEM 17 Sep,2026

How to Choose insert placement in Vacuum Forming – Painted Parts

This guide covers how to choose 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 tooli

0 Views PPOEM 17 Sep,2026

How to Plan draw ratio in Vacuum Forming – Painted Parts

This guide covers how to plan 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 cu

0 Views PPOEM 17 Sep,2026