Validate texture depth: A Practical Thermoforming Guide – Short Runs

This guide covers how to validate 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 toolin

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How to Quote shrinkage allowance in Vacuum Forming – Short Runs

This guide covers how to quote 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 too

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Maintain fixture design the Right Way – Short Runs

This guide covers how to maintain 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 tooli

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Plan trim tolerance the Right Way – Short Runs

This guide covers how to plan trim tolerance 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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Calculate cool down time – Method and Checks

This guide covers how to calculate 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 tool

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Pmma acrylic vs Polycarbonate: Cost, Quality and Lead Time – 6 mm Sheet

PMMA acrylic and polycarbonate 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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How to plan trim tolerance Before Tooling Starts – Food Contact Parts

This guide covers how to plan trim tolerance 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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Compare trim tolerance the Right Way – 6 mm Sheet

This guide covers how to compare trim tolerance 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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Specify draft angle: A Practical Thermoforming Guide – Thick Gauge Work

This guide covers how to specify draft angle 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 design scrap rate on Thick Gauge 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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How to choose first article approval Before Tooling Starts – High Volume Runs

This guide covers how to choose 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 before

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Batch to batch consistency Explained for Thick Gauge Buyers – Large Housings

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

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