How to compare shrinkage allowance Before Tooling Starts – Painted Parts

This guide covers how to compare 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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Quote sheet grade: A Practical Thermoforming Guide – Thick Gauge Work

This guide covers how to quote 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 is

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Troubleshoot sheet material: A Practical Thermoforming Guide

This guide covers how to troubleshoot 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 t

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How to trim surface finish on Thick Gauge Parts – Food Contact Parts

This guide covers how to trim 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 i

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How to choose sheet heating on Thick Gauge Parts – Painted Parts

This guide covers how to choose sheet heating 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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Compare shrinkage allowance the Right Way – Painted Parts

This guide covers how to compare 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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Specify gloss level the Right Way – Large 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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How to maintain trim tolerance on Thick Gauge Parts – Medical Housings

This guide covers how to maintain 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 tooli

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Solvent bonding vs Ultrasonic welding: Cost, Quality and Lead Time – Large Housings

solvent bonding and ultrasonic welding 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. T

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Gloss measurement in Thermoforming: Practical Notes – Outdoor Parts

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

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Design sheet heating the Right Way – Food Contact Parts

This guide covers how to design sheet heating 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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Specify cycle time – Method and Checks

This guide covers how to specify cycle 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

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