Improve cool down time the Right Way – 6 mm Sheet

This guide covers how to improve cool down 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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Material memory – Why It Matters – Short Runs

In vacuum forming and thermoforming, material memory 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

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Design shrinkage allowance: A Practical Thermoforming Guide – Food Contact Parts

This guide covers how to design 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 to

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Trim texture depth the Right Way – Thick Gauge Work

This guide covers how to trim 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 is

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How to design packing method Before Tooling Starts

This guide covers how to design 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 tooling

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Insert moulding vs Post moulded inserts: Which Route Fits Your Part – Food Contact Parts

insert moulding and post moulded inserts 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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Compare scrap rate: A Practical Thermoforming Guide – 6 mm Sheet

This guide covers how to compare 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 choose sheet grade on Thick Gauge Parts

This guide covers how to choose sheet grade 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 Compare lead time in Vacuum Forming – Thick Gauge Work

This guide covers how to compare 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

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Calculate trim tolerance: A Practical Thermoforming Guide – Short Runs

This guide covers how to calculate 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 tool

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Sheet clamping – Why It Matters – Medical Housings

In vacuum forming and thermoforming, sheet clamping 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

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How to maintain texture depth Before Tooling Starts – Outdoor Parts

This guide covers how to maintain 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 toolin

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