thick gauge forming and thin gauge forming 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 par
This guide covers how to avoid 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
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
This guide covers how to avoid part nesting 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
In vacuum forming and thermoforming, laser marking 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
This guide covers how to calculate 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 tool
This guide covers how to choose 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
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
This guide covers how to quote 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 is
This guide covers how to trim 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 is
This guide covers how to avoid 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
In vacuum forming and thermoforming, webbing 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 it mea
