Hot stamping Explained for Thick Gauge Buyers – Medical Housings

In vacuum forming and thermoforming, hot stamping 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 i

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Poor release from the mould: Causes and Fixes in Thermoforming – Painted Parts

poor release from the mould 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 cycl

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How to avoid lead time on Thick Gauge Parts

This guide covers how to avoid 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 cu

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Measure cycle time the Right Way – Large Housings

This guide covers how to measure 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

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How to avoid surface finish Before Tooling Starts – High Volume Runs

This guide covers how to avoid 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 tooling

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Validate tooling cost – Method and Checks – Short Runs

This guide covers how to validate 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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Energy use per cycle Explained for Thick Gauge Buyers – Large Housings

In vacuum forming and thermoforming, energy use per cycle is one of the variables that decides whether a part comes off the machine within tolerance or has to be reworked. This entry explain

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How to Quote lead time in Vacuum Forming – High Volume Runs

This guide covers how to quote 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 cu

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Sheet storage in Thermoforming: Practical Notes – 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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Validate draft angle the Right Way – Medical Housings

This guide covers how to validate 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

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How to design cycle time Before Tooling Starts – Outdoor Parts

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

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Chill marks on side walls: What It Tells You About the Tool

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

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