This guide covers how to specify 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 toolin
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
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
prototype tooling and production 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.
This guide covers how to validate 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
In vacuum forming and thermoforming, sheet sag 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 m
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
This guide covers how to control 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 tooling
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
3D printed tooling and aluminium 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.
In vacuum forming and thermoforming, chill marks 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
This guide covers how to quote 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
