Vacuum forming vs Injection moulding: Which Route Fits Your Part – Painted Parts

vacuum forming and injection moulding 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. Th

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Troubleshoot first article approval the Right Way – Food Contact Parts

This guide covers how to troubleshoot 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

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Compare first article approval: A Practical Thermoforming Guide – Short Runs

This guide covers how to compare 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 trim texture depth on Thick Gauge Parts – Painted Parts

This guide covers how to trim 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 is

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How to plan wall thickness on Thick Gauge Parts – Thick Gauge Work

This guide covers how to plan 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 tooling i

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When 5 axis routing Beats die cutting, and When It Does Not

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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3d printed tooling vs Aluminium tooling: Which Route Fits Your Part

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.

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How to troubleshoot packing method on Thick Gauge Parts – Short Runs

This guide covers how to troubleshoot 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 t

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How to quote fixture design Before Tooling Starts

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

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How to Design scrap rate in Vacuum Forming – Outdoor Parts

This guide covers how to design 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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Local tooling vs Imported tooling: Which Route Fits Your Part

local tooling and imported 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. The c

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How to Reduce texture depth in Vacuum Forming – Short Runs

This guide covers how to reduce 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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