Dimensional report Explained for Thick Gauge Buyers – Outdoor Parts

In vacuum forming and thermoforming, dimensional report is one of the variables that decides whether a part comes off the machine within tolerance or has to be reworked. This entry explains

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Improve sheet grade: A Practical Thermoforming Guide – Thick Gauge Work

This guide covers how to improve 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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Aluminium tooling vs Composite tooling: Which Route Fits Your Part – Outdoor Parts

aluminium tooling and composite 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 quote colour consistency Before Tooling Starts – Short Runs

This guide covers how to quote 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

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Specify fixture design – Method and Checks – Outdoor Parts

This guide covers how to specify 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 toolin

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Silk screen printing: Definition and How It Works – Medical Housings

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 specify packing method Before Tooling Starts – Short Runs

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

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How to specify gloss level Before Tooling Starts – Medical Housings

This guide covers how to specify 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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Improve first article approval the Right Way – Outdoor Parts

This guide covers how to improve 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 troubleshoot lead time Before Tooling Starts – Medical Housings

This guide covers how to troubleshoot 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 toolin

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Choose mould venting – Method and Checks – Short Runs

This guide covers how to choose 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 tooling

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How to measure cool down time on Thick Gauge Parts – Outdoor Parts

This guide covers how to measure 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 toolin

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