How to Choose wall thickness in Vacuum Forming – Thick Gauge Work

This guide covers how to choose 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 tooling

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Pressure forming vs Vacuum forming: Cost, Quality and Lead Time – Outdoor Parts

pressure forming and vacuum 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 part. The

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How to calculate part nesting Before Tooling Starts – 6 mm Sheet

This guide covers how to calculate 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 toolin

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How to Control draft angle in Vacuum Forming – Large Housings

This guide covers how to control 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 i

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How to trim lead time on Thick Gauge Parts – Painted Parts

This guide covers how to trim 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 cut

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Compare sheet heating – Method and Checks – Short Runs

This guide covers how to compare 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

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How to quote corner strength Before Tooling Starts – Thick Gauge Work

This guide covers how to quote 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 tooling

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How to specify colour consistency on Thick Gauge Parts

This guide covers how to specify 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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Improve corner strength – Method and Checks – Short Runs

This guide covers how to improve 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

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How to maintain gloss level Before Tooling Starts – Thick Gauge Work

This guide covers how to maintain 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

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Calculate surface finish the Right Way – Outdoor Parts

This guide covers how to calculate 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 tool

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How to control shrinkage allowance on Thick Gauge Parts – Thick Gauge Work

This guide covers how to control 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 t

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