Design gloss level the Right Way – Large Housings

This guide covers how to design 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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Compare sheet grade the Right Way – 6 mm Sheet

This guide covers how to compare 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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Choose sheet material: A Practical Thermoforming Guide

This guide covers how to choose 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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Reduce first article approval – Method and Checks – Outdoor Parts

This guide covers how to reduce 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 before

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How to Avoid cycle time in Vacuum Forming – Thick Gauge Work

This guide covers how to avoid 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 c

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Measure part nesting – Method and Checks – Short Runs

This guide covers how to measure 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

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How to design batch repeatability Before Tooling Starts – 6 mm Sheet

This guide covers how to design batch repeatability 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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3d printed tooling vs Aluminium tooling: Which Route Fits Your Part – Short Runs

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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Measure draft angle – Method and Checks – High Volume Runs

This guide covers how to measure 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 i

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Reduce mould venting: A Practical Thermoforming Guide – Short Runs

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 reduce gloss level on Thick Gauge Parts – Outdoor Parts

This guide covers how to reduce 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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Maintain cool down time – Method and Checks – Thick Gauge Work

This guide covers how to maintain cool down 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 tooli

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