Trim rib layout: A Practical Thermoforming Guide – Thick Gauge Work

This guide covers how to trim 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 cu

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Design lead time – Method and Checks – Thick Gauge Work

This guide covers how to design lead 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 c

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Aluminium tooling vs Composite tooling: Cost, Quality and Lead Time – 6 mm Sheet

aluminium tooling and composite 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 Reduce texture depth in Vacuum Forming – Outdoor Parts

This guide covers how to reduce 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 tooling

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Choose part nesting – Method and Checks – Food Contact Parts

This guide covers how to choose 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 i

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Surface resistivity: Definition and How It Works – 6 mm Sheet

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

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How to specify scrap rate on Thick Gauge Parts – Short Runs

This guide covers how to specify 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 avoid trim tolerance Before Tooling Starts – 6 mm Sheet

This guide covers how to avoid 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

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How to compare wall thickness Before Tooling Starts – Outdoor Parts

This guide covers how to compare wall thickness 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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Plan gloss level the Right Way – Large Housings

This guide covers how to plan 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 c

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How to Troubleshoot lead time in Vacuum Forming

This guide covers how to troubleshoot lead 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 toolin

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Control rib layout – Method and Checks – Painted Parts

This guide covers how to control 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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