How to improve scrap rate on Thick Gauge Parts – Thick Gauge Work

This guide covers how to improve scrap rate 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 design texture depth Before Tooling Starts – Short Runs

This guide covers how to design 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 tooling

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What cost per part Means on a Formed Part – Thick Gauge Work

In vacuum forming and thermoforming, cost per part 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

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Draw ratio: Definition and How It Works – High Volume Runs

In vacuum forming and thermoforming, draw ratio 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

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Quote surface finish – Method and Checks – Large Housings

This guide covers how to quote 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 tooling

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How to improve first article approval on Thick Gauge Parts – Large Housings

This guide covers how to improve 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 reduce shrinkage allowance Before Tooling Starts – 6 mm Sheet

This guide covers how to reduce 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 to

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Compare draw ratio: A Practical Thermoforming Guide – Large Housings

This guide covers how to compare 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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Compare texture depth the Right Way – 6 mm Sheet

This guide covers how to compare 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 tooling

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Pmma acrylic or Polycarbonate – A Comparison for Thermoforming – High Volume Runs

PMMA acrylic and polycarbonate 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 compa

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Impact modification Explained for Thick Gauge Buyers – 6 mm Sheet

In vacuum forming and thermoforming, impact modification 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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Trim mould venting – Method and Checks – Painted Parts

This guide covers how to trim 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 tooling is

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