How to choose sheet grade on Thick Gauge Parts – Outdoor Parts

This guide covers how to choose 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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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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Quote cool down time – Method and Checks

This guide covers how to quote 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 tooling

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How to Calculate batch repeatability in Vacuum Forming – Food Contact Parts

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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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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How to troubleshoot cycle time on Thick Gauge Parts – 6 mm Sheet

This guide covers how to troubleshoot cycle 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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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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How to choose cycle time on Thick Gauge Parts – 6 mm Sheet

This guide covers how to choose cycle 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 tooling is

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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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Reduce sheet grade the Right Way – Thick Gauge Work

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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Preventing webbing in recesses Before Tooling Is Cut – Painted Parts

webbing in recesses is one of the faults that shows up during sampling on any new thick gauge tool. It is visible on the part, but the cause is usually in the mould, the heating cycle or the

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How to compare gloss level Before Tooling Starts – Painted Parts

This guide covers how to compare 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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