How to Specify draw ratio in Vacuum Forming – Medical Housings

This guide covers how to specify 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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Improve colour consistency: A Practical Thermoforming Guide – Short Runs

This guide covers how to improve colour consistency 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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Reduce sheet grade: A Practical Thermoforming Guide – Painted Parts

This guide covers how to reduce 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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How to Specify sheet grade in Vacuum Forming – Thick Gauge Work

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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Design draft angle the Right Way – Food Contact Parts

This guide covers how to design 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 is

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Abs vs Hdpe: Which Route Fits Your Part – Outdoor Parts

ABS and HDPE 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 below is the

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How to calculate draft angle on Thick Gauge Parts – Large Housings

This guide covers how to calculate 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 Measure lead time in Vacuum Forming – Short Runs

This guide covers how to measure 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

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Specify colour consistency the Right Way – Medical Housings

This guide covers how to specify colour consistency 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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Vacuum forming or Sheet metal fabrication – A Comparison for Thermoforming – High Volume Runs

vacuum forming and sheet metal fabrication 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 par

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Mould temperature control in Thermoforming: Practical Notes

In vacuum forming and thermoforming, mould temperature control is one of the variables that decides whether a part comes off the machine within tolerance or has to be reworked. This entry ex

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Hot stamping: Definition and How It Works – Outdoor Parts

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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