Troubleshoot wall thickness: A Practical Thermoforming Guide – 6 mm Sheet

This guide covers how to troubleshoot wall thickness 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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How to maintain cool down time Before Tooling Starts – Painted Parts

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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How to Reduce surface finish in Vacuum Forming – Medical Housings

This guide covers how to reduce 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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How to maintain tooling cost Before Tooling Starts – Large Housings

This guide covers how to maintain 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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How to Maintain part nesting in Vacuum Forming – Large Housings

This guide covers how to maintain 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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Choose cycle time – Method and Checks – 6 mm Sheet

This guide covers how to choose 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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Choosing Between ABS and polycarbonate – Short Runs

ABS and polycarbonate 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 bel

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How to Measure wall thickness in Vacuum Forming – Short Runs

This guide covers how to measure wall thickness 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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Improve draw ratio – Method and Checks – Large Housings

This guide covers how to improve 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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Cooling jig: Definition and How It Works

In vacuum forming and thermoforming, cooling jig 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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Fixturing for welding in Thermoforming: Practical Notes – Outdoor Parts

In vacuum forming and thermoforming, fixturing for welding is one of the variables that decides whether a part comes off the machine within tolerance or has to be reworked. This entry explai

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How to measure tooling cost on Thick Gauge Parts – Outdoor Parts

This guide covers how to measure 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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