Improve first article approval: A Practical Thermoforming Guide – Thick Gauge Work

This guide covers how to improve first article approval on a vacuum formed part: what the designer has to decide, what the mould maker needs to know, and the checks that catch problems befor

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Maintain cycle time – Method and Checks – 6 mm Sheet

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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Post forming shrinkage – Diagnosis on the Forming Line – Food Contact Parts

post forming shrinkage is one of the faults that shows up during sampling on any new thick gauge tool. It is visible on the part, but the cause is usually in the mould, the heating cycle or

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Coextruded sheet: Definition and How It Works – Large Housings

In vacuum forming and thermoforming, coextruded 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 wh

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How to calculate lead time Before Tooling Starts – Food Contact Parts

This guide covers how to calculate 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 i

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Plan fixture design the Right Way

This guide covers how to plan fixture design 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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What vacuum pump sizing Means on a Formed Part – Outdoor Parts

In vacuum forming and thermoforming, vacuum pump sizing 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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Bridging: Definition and How It Works – Painted Parts

In vacuum forming and thermoforming, bridging 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 me

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How to specify scrap rate on Thick Gauge Parts

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 design surface finish Before Tooling Starts – Short Runs

This guide covers how to design 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

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Flame retardant grades Explained for Thick Gauge Buyers – Food Contact Parts

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

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Improve colour consistency – Method and Checks – Thick Gauge Work

This guide covers how to improve 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 to

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