Understanding assembly inserts – 6 mm Sheet

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

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Flame retardant grades Explained for Thick Gauge Buyers – Thick Gauge Work

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

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How to Compare shrinkage allowance in Vacuum Forming – Food Contact Parts

This guide covers how to compare shrinkage allowance 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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Pressure forming in Thermoforming: Practical Notes – Short Runs

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

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Specify texture depth the Right Way – High Volume Runs

This guide covers how to specify 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 tooling

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How to avoid scrap rate Before Tooling Starts – Medical Housings

This guide covers how to avoid 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 c

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5 axis routing vs Die cutting: Cost, Quality and Lead Time – High Volume Runs

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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How to Avoid sheet material in Vacuum Forming

This guide covers how to avoid 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

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Choose tooling cost: A Practical Thermoforming Guide – Short Runs

This guide covers how to choose 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 i

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