Specify corner strength: A Practical Thermoforming Guide – Food Contact Parts

This guide covers how to specify 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 tooli

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How to avoid first article approval on Thick Gauge Parts – Medical Housings

This guide covers how to avoid 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 before

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Twin sheet forming or Single sheet forming – A Comparison for Thermoforming – Short Runs

twin sheet forming and single sheet 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 pa

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How to Measure sheet material in Vacuum Forming – Outdoor Parts

This guide covers how to measure sheet material 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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What 5 axis routing Means on a Formed Part

In vacuum forming and thermoforming, 5 axis routing 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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Choosing Between flame retardant ABS and standard ABS – Painted Parts

flame retardant ABS and standard ABS 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

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Choose scrap rate: A Practical Thermoforming Guide

This guide covers how to choose 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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Compare surface finish the Right Way – Medical Housings

This guide covers how to compare 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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Calculate cycle time – Method and Checks

This guide covers how to calculate 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

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Calculate lead time the Right Way – Food Contact Parts

This guide covers how to calculate 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 i

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Plan batch repeatability – Method and Checks – Medical Housings

This guide covers how to plan 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 tool

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Vacuum pump sizing Explained for Thick Gauge Buyers – Medical Housings

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

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