Compare scrap rate – Method and Checks – Thick Gauge Work

This guide covers how to compare 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

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Choose packing method – Method and Checks – Thick Gauge Work

This guide covers how to choose 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

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How to reduce insert placement on Thick Gauge Parts – Outdoor Parts

This guide covers how to reduce 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

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Compare texture depth: A Practical Thermoforming Guide – Painted Parts

This guide covers how to compare texture depth 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

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Plan texture depth the Right Way – Large Housings

This guide covers how to plan texture depth 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

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Pmma acrylic vs Polycarbonate: Which Route Fits Your Part – Food Contact Parts

PMMA acrylic 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 compa

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Undercuts in thermoforming: Definition and How It Works – Painted Parts

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

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Hdpe or Polypropylene – A Comparison for Thermoforming – Medical Housings

HDPE and polypropylene 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 be

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Compare colour consistency the Right Way – Painted Parts

This guide covers how to compare colour consistency 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

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How to design draw ratio Before Tooling Starts – Thick Gauge Work

This guide covers how to design 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

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How to avoid fixture design on Thick Gauge Parts – Painted Parts

This guide covers how to avoid 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

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How to specify surface finish Before Tooling Starts – Large Housings

This guide covers how to specify surface finish 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

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