Choose lead time: A Practical Thermoforming Guide – Food Contact Parts

This guide covers how to choose 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 c

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How to Maintain first article approval in Vacuum Forming – Short Runs

This guide covers how to maintain 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

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How to choose shrinkage allowance on Thick Gauge Parts – Large Housings

This guide covers how to choose 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 to

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Control rib layout the Right Way – 6 mm Sheet

This guide covers how to control rib layout 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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Validate sheet heating – Method and Checks – Short Runs

This guide covers how to validate sheet heating 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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Chill marks Explained for Thick Gauge Buyers – 6 mm Sheet

In vacuum forming and thermoforming, chill marks 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 it

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How to Choose trim tolerance in Vacuum Forming – Outdoor Parts

This guide covers how to choose 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 tooling

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When PVC Beats ABS, and When It Does Not – High Volume Runs

PVC and 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 comparison below is the

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Maintain sheet heating the Right Way – Painted Parts

This guide covers how to maintain sheet heating 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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Design draw ratio – Method and Checks – Painted 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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How to specify sheet material on Thick Gauge Parts – Outdoor Parts

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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How to control sheet heating Before Tooling Starts – Short Runs

This guide covers how to control sheet heating 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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