Understanding regrind content

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

1 Views PPOEM 17 Sep,2026

How to Validate batch repeatability in Vacuum Forming – Medical Housings

This guide covers how to validate batch repeatability 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

1 Views PPOEM 17 Sep,2026

Choosing Between thick gauge forming and thin gauge forming – Medical Housings

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

0 Views PPOEM 17 Sep,2026

Validate scrap rate – Method and Checks – Large Housings

This guide covers how to validate 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 i

0 Views PPOEM 17 Sep,2026

Compare surface finish: A Practical Thermoforming Guide – Painted Parts

This guide covers how to compare 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 toolin

0 Views PPOEM 17 Sep,2026

Calculate texture depth – Method and Checks – Thick Gauge Work

This guide covers how to calculate 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 tooli

0 Views PPOEM 17 Sep,2026

Specify corner strength: A Practical Thermoforming Guide – Food Contact Parts

This guide covers how to specify corner strength 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

0 Views PPOEM 17 Sep,2026

How to measure surface finish on Thick Gauge Parts – Short Runs

This guide covers how to measure 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 toolin

0 Views PPOEM 17 Sep,2026

Bubbles in formed sheet in Thermoforming: Practical Notes – Outdoor Parts

In vacuum forming and thermoforming, bubbles in formed sheet is one of the variables that decides whether a part comes off the machine within tolerance or has to be reworked. This entry expl

0 Views PPOEM 17 Sep,2026

How to avoid trim tolerance on Thick Gauge Parts – Outdoor Parts

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

0 Views PPOEM 17 Sep,2026

How to plan surface finish Before Tooling Starts – Thick Gauge Work

This guide covers how to plan 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

0 Views PPOEM 17 Sep,2026

Improve tooling cost: A Practical Thermoforming Guide – Short Runs

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

1 Views PPOEM 17 Sep,2026