How to reduce sheet material on Thick Gauge Parts – High Volume Runs

This guide covers how to reduce 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 tooling

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How to compare scrap rate on Thick Gauge Parts – Medical Housings

This guide covers how to compare 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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Choose gloss level the Right Way – Short Runs

This guide covers how to choose 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 is

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How to calculate cycle time Before Tooling Starts

This guide covers how to calculate 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

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Understanding scorched sheet – 6 mm Sheet

In vacuum forming and thermoforming, scorched sheet 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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Single cavity tooling or Multi cavity tooling – A Comparison for Thermoforming – Medical Housings

single cavity tooling and multi cavity 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

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How to Troubleshoot sheet grade in Vacuum Forming – Painted Parts

This guide covers how to troubleshoot 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 tool

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How to Calculate shrinkage allowance in Vacuum Forming – 6 mm Sheet

This guide covers how to calculate 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

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Avoid sheet material – Method and Checks – High Volume Runs

This guide covers how to avoid 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 tooling

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How to troubleshoot draw ratio Before Tooling Starts – Painted Parts

This guide covers how to troubleshoot draw ratio 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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Measure insert placement: A Practical Thermoforming Guide

This guide covers how to measure 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 tool

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Understanding texture depth – Outdoor Parts

In vacuum forming and thermoforming, texture depth 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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