How to Calculate surface finish in Vacuum Forming – Large Housings

This guide covers how to calculate 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 tool

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How to design sheet grade Before Tooling Starts – Thick Gauge Work

This guide covers how to design sheet grade 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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3d printed tooling Compared with aluminium tooling – Medical Housings

3D printed tooling and aluminium tooling 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.

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Design part nesting the Right Way – 6 mm Sheet

This guide covers how to design part nesting 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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How to improve surface finish Before Tooling Starts – Large Housings

This guide covers how to improve 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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Plan scrap rate the Right Way – Outdoor Parts

This guide covers how to plan 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 cu

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Understanding cycle time reduction – Short Runs

In vacuum forming and thermoforming, cycle time reduction 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 gloss level Before Tooling Starts – Painted Parts

This guide covers how to quote gloss level 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 reduce mould venting Before Tooling Starts – Food Contact Parts

This guide covers how to reduce mould venting 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 specify sheet grade Before Tooling Starts – Food Contact Parts

This guide covers how to specify sheet grade 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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Compare draw ratio – Method and Checks

This guide covers how to compare 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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Texture depth Explained for Thick Gauge Buyers – Short Runs

In vacuum forming and thermoforming, texture depth 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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