Flame treatment in Thermoforming: Practical Notes – Painted Parts

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

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How to control tooling cost Before Tooling Starts – Large Housings

This guide covers how to control 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

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Sheet clamping – Why It Matters – 6 mm Sheet

In vacuum forming and thermoforming, sheet clamping 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

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Plan scrap rate: A Practical Thermoforming Guide – 6 mm Sheet

This guide covers how to plan 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 cu

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How to Troubleshoot texture depth in Vacuum Forming – Painted Parts

This guide covers how to troubleshoot 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 to

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How to calculate tooling cost on Thick Gauge Parts – Short Runs

This guide covers how to calculate 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 toolin

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Compare cycle time the Right Way

This guide covers how to compare 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

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How to compare scrap rate Before Tooling Starts – Medical Housings

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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Thick gauge forming vs Thin gauge forming: Cost, Quality and Lead Time

thick gauge forming and thin gauge forming 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 par

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Calculate batch repeatability: A Practical Thermoforming Guide – Thick Gauge Work

This guide covers how to calculate 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

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5 axis routing vs Die cutting: Which Route Fits Your Part – Medical Housings

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

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Design draw ratio the Right Way – High Volume Runs

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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