Understanding mould texture – 6 mm Sheet

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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Control shrinkage allowance the Right Way – Painted Parts

This guide covers how to control 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 t

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How to control texture depth Before Tooling Starts – High Volume Runs

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

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Understanding silk screen printing – Food Contact Parts

In vacuum forming and thermoforming, silk screen printing 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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How to improve sheet material on Thick Gauge Parts – Outdoor Parts

This guide covers how to improve 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 toolin

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Recycled sheet or Virgin sheet – A Comparison for Thermoforming – Medical Housings

recycled sheet and virgin sheet 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 comp

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Quote surface finish the Right Way

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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Reduce surface finish: A Practical Thermoforming Guide – Food Contact Parts

This guide covers how to reduce 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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5 axis routing vs Die cutting: Cost, Quality and Lead Time – Painted Parts

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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Reduce lead time the Right Way – Outdoor Parts

This guide covers how to reduce lead 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 c

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How to design texture depth Before Tooling Starts – High Volume 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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Understanding mould texture – Painted Parts

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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