Measure surface finish the Right Way – Painted Parts

This guide covers how to measure 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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Tooling amortisation Explained for Thick Gauge Buyers – Medical Housings

In vacuum forming and thermoforming, tooling amortisation 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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Vacuum forming vs Injection moulding: Cost, Quality and Lead Time – 6 mm Sheet

vacuum forming and injection moulding 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. Th

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How to validate fixture design on Thick Gauge Parts – 6 mm Sheet

This guide covers how to validate 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 tooli

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How to Design insert placement in Vacuum Forming – High Volume Runs

This guide covers how to design 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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How to reduce tooling cost Before Tooling Starts – 6 mm Sheet

This guide covers how to reduce 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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Measure shrinkage allowance the Right Way

This guide covers how to measure 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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Quote trim tolerance: A Practical Thermoforming Guide – Thick Gauge Work

This guide covers how to quote 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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Trim sheet heating – Method and Checks – Large Housings

This guide covers how to trim 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 is

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How to choose insert placement on Thick Gauge Parts – Medical Housings

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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How to Specify texture depth in Vacuum Forming – Outdoor Parts

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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When recycled sheet Beats virgin sheet, and When It Does Not – Large Housings

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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