Plan colour consistency the Right Way – Short Runs

This guide covers how to plan 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 tooli

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Improve rib layout: A Practical Thermoforming Guide – 6 mm Sheet

This guide covers how to improve rib layout 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 troubleshoot draw ratio on Thick Gauge Parts – High Volume Runs

This guide covers how to troubleshoot 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 tooli

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How to validate texture depth on Thick Gauge Parts – Medical Housings

This guide covers how to validate texture depth 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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Break even quantity: Definition and How It Works – 6 mm Sheet

In vacuum forming and thermoforming, break even quantity 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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Avoid corner strength – Method and Checks – Painted Parts

This guide covers how to avoid 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 tooling

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Maintain cool down time the Right Way – Large Housings

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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Local tooling vs Imported tooling: Cost, Quality and Lead Time – Short Runs

local tooling and imported 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. The c

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How to Calculate batch repeatability in Vacuum Forming – Medical Housings

This guide covers how to calculate 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

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How to trim draw ratio Before Tooling Starts – Medical Housings

This guide covers how to trim 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 cu

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Maintain tooling cost the Right Way – Short Runs

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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Webbing: Definition and How It Works – Outdoor Parts

In vacuum forming and thermoforming, webbing 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 mea

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