How to calculate corner strength on Thick Gauge Parts – Short Runs

This guide covers how to calculate corner strength 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

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Hdpe Compared with polypropylene – Medical Housings

HDPE and polypropylene 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 be

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Troubleshoot sheet heating – Method and Checks – High Volume Runs

This guide covers how to troubleshoot sheet heating 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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Nesting for trimming – Why It Matters – Medical Housings

In vacuum forming and thermoforming, nesting for trimming 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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Reduce trim tolerance the Right Way – Medical Housings

This guide covers how to reduce trim tolerance 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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Threaded inserts Explained for Thick Gauge Buyers – Food Contact Parts

In vacuum forming and thermoforming, threaded inserts is one of the variables that decides whether a part comes off the machine within tolerance or has to be reworked. This entry explains wh

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Maintain shrinkage allowance the Right Way – Large Housings

This guide covers how to maintain 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

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Improve gloss level – Method and Checks – Thick Gauge Work

This guide covers how to improve 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 i

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What surface resistivity Means on a Formed Part – Painted Parts

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

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Reduce sheet grade: A Practical Thermoforming Guide – Medical Housings

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 compare first article approval on Thick Gauge Parts – Large Housings

This guide covers how to compare 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 befor

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How to plan fixture design on Thick Gauge Parts – 6 mm Sheet

This guide covers how to plan fixture design 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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