TPO and ABS 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
This guide covers how to troubleshoot 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 t
This guide covers how to troubleshoot packing method 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
chill marks on side walls is one of the faults that shows up during sampling on any new thick gauge tool. It is visible on the part, but the cause is usually in the mould, the heating cycle
This guide covers how to avoid 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
UV stabilised HDPE and standard 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
This guide covers how to reduce 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
This guide covers how to calculate 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 tooli
This guide covers how to quote packing method 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
This guide covers how to avoid 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 too
This guide covers how to troubleshoot 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
In vacuum forming and thermoforming, flame treatment is one of the variables that decides whether a part comes off the machine within tolerance or has to be reworked. This entry explains wha
