Validate texture depth the Right Way – Outdoor Parts

This guide covers how to validate 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 toolin

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Calculate corner strength – Method and Checks – High Volume Runs

This guide covers how to calculate 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 too

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How to design draw ratio Before Tooling Starts – Food Contact Parts

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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Ultrasonic welding in Thermoforming: Practical Notes – Short Runs

In vacuum forming and thermoforming, ultrasonic welding 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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Choosing Between recycled sheet and virgin sheet – Outdoor Parts

recycled sheet and virgin sheet 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 comp

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Measure tooling cost the Right Way – 6 mm Sheet

This guide covers how to measure 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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How to choose insert placement on Thick Gauge Parts – Outdoor 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

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Specify surface finish the Right Way – Thick Gauge Work

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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Troubleshoot corner strength – Method and Checks – Painted Parts

This guide covers how to troubleshoot 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

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How to troubleshoot wall thickness on Thick Gauge Parts – Short Runs

This guide covers how to troubleshoot 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 t

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Control sheet grade – Method and Checks – Thick Gauge Work

This guide covers how to control sheet grade 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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Sheet storage Explained for Thick Gauge Buyers – Large Housings

In vacuum forming and thermoforming, sheet storage 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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