How to Specify sheet material in Vacuum Forming – Thick Gauge Work

This guide covers how to specify 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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Understanding dimensional report – 6 mm Sheet

In vacuum forming and thermoforming, dimensional report 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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Measure fixture design the Right Way – Painted Parts

This guide covers how to measure 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 toolin

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Validate draw ratio: A Practical Thermoforming Guide – 6 mm Sheet

This guide covers how to validate 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 i

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Measure lead time – Method and Checks – Short Runs

This guide covers how to measure 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 is

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How to specify insert placement on Thick Gauge Parts – 6 mm Sheet

This guide covers how to specify 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 tool

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When painted finish Beats textured sheet, and When It Does Not – High Volume Runs

painted finish and textured 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 co

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Reduce scrap rate the Right Way – Outdoor Parts

This guide covers how to reduce 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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Control trim tolerance: A Practical Thermoforming Guide – Outdoor Parts

This guide covers how to control trim tolerance 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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Sheet extrusion direction: Definition and How It Works – Painted Parts

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

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How to avoid draft angle on Thick Gauge Parts – High Volume Runs

This guide covers how to avoid draft angle 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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Abs vs Hdpe: Cost, Quality and Lead Time – Large Housings

ABS and HDPE 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 below is the

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