Mould texture in Thermoforming: Practical Notes – Medical Housings

In vacuum forming and thermoforming, mould texture 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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5 axis routing vs Die cutting: Cost, Quality and Lead Time – Medical Housings

5 axis routing and die cutting 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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Specify wall thickness: A Practical Thermoforming Guide – Painted Parts

This guide covers how to specify wall thickness 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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Calculate sheet material: A Practical Thermoforming Guide – Large Housings

This guide covers how to calculate 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 tool

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Cycle time reduction in Thermoforming: Practical Notes – Large Housings

In vacuum forming and thermoforming, cycle time reduction 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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Compare sheet heating the Right Way – Short Runs

This guide covers how to compare 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

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Design corner strength: A Practical Thermoforming Guide – Short Runs

This guide covers how to design 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 toolin

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Measure sheet grade – Method and Checks – 6 mm Sheet

This guide covers how to measure 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 i

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Quote draw ratio the Right Way – Medical Housings

This guide covers how to quote 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 c

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How to design sheet material on Thick Gauge Parts – High Volume Runs

This guide covers how to design 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

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How to design insert placement Before Tooling Starts – Thick Gauge Work

This guide covers how to design insert placement 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 Design corner strength in Vacuum Forming – Large Housings

This guide covers how to design 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 toolin

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