Improve tooling cost: A Practical Thermoforming Guide – 6 mm Sheet

This guide covers how to improve tooling cost 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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Validate trim tolerance the Right Way – Large Housings

This guide covers how to validate 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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How to specify shrinkage allowance on Thick Gauge Parts – Short Runs

This guide covers how to specify 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 avoid sheet grade on Thick Gauge Parts – Medical Housings

This guide covers how to avoid 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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Pvc vs Abs: Cost, Quality and Lead Time – 6 mm Sheet

PVC and ABS 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 comparison below is the

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Calculate surface finish the Right Way – Medical Housings

This guide covers how to calculate 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 tool

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How to improve rib layout Before Tooling Starts – Medical Housings

This guide covers how to improve rib layout 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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Improve draft angle: A Practical Thermoforming Guide – Painted Parts

This guide covers how to improve 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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Choosing Between 3D printed tooling and aluminium tooling – Thick Gauge Work

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 maintain cycle time Before Tooling Starts – Medical Housings

This guide covers how to maintain 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 i

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How to avoid insert placement on Thick Gauge Parts – Short Runs

This guide covers how to avoid insert placement 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 control sheet grade on Thick Gauge Parts – Painted Parts

This guide covers how to control 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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