In vacuum forming and thermoforming, cooling jig 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 specify packing method 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
This guide covers how to control 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
This guide covers how to reduce 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
HDPE and polypropylene 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 comparison be
This guide covers how to troubleshoot 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 to
This guide covers how to measure packing method 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
This guide covers how to specify 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
bubbles in the sheet 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 th
This guide covers how to quote 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 i
This guide covers how to avoid 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 tool
This guide covers how to design 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 to
