Choose scrap rate: A Practical Thermoforming Guide – Thick Gauge Work

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

0 Views PPOEM 17 Sep,2026

How to Reduce cool down time in Vacuum Forming – 6 mm Sheet

This guide covers how to reduce cool down 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

0 Views PPOEM 17 Sep,2026

Understanding painting formed parts – Outdoor Parts

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

0 Views PPOEM 17 Sep,2026

How to measure wall thickness on Thick Gauge Parts – 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

Choose wall thickness the Right Way – Medical Housings

This guide covers how to choose 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 tooling

0 Views PPOEM 17 Sep,2026

Design cycle time – Method and Checks

This guide covers how to design 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

0 Views PPOEM 17 Sep,2026

Prototype tooling Explained for Thick Gauge Buyers – Food Contact Parts

In vacuum forming and thermoforming, prototype tooling 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

0 Views PPOEM 17 Sep,2026

How to Reduce cycle time in Vacuum Forming – Outdoor Parts

This guide covers how to reduce 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

0 Views PPOEM 17 Sep,2026

How to validate first article approval on Thick Gauge Parts – High Volume Runs

This guide covers how to validate 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 befo

0 Views PPOEM 17 Sep,2026

Quote sheet material the Right Way

This guide covers how to quote 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 tooling

0 Views PPOEM 17 Sep,2026

Preventing chill marks on side walls Before Tooling Is Cut – Thick Gauge Work

chill marks on side walls 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

0 Views PPOEM 17 Sep,2026

Choose colour consistency – Method and Checks – Large Housings

This guide covers how to choose 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 too

0 Views PPOEM 17 Sep,2026