Choosing Between single cavity tooling and multi cavity tooling

single cavity tooling and multi cavity 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

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How to Measure cool down time in Vacuum Forming – Large Housings

This guide covers how to measure 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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How to quote scrap rate on Thick Gauge Parts – Food Contact Parts

This guide covers how to quote 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 c

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Calculate sheet grade: A Practical Thermoforming Guide – Medical Housings

This guide covers how to calculate 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

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How to specify draw ratio Before Tooling Starts – Outdoor Parts

This guide covers how to specify draw ratio 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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Corner radius: Definition and How It Works – Outdoor Parts

In vacuum forming and thermoforming, corner radius 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 Compare trim tolerance in Vacuum Forming

This guide covers how to compare 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 toolin

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5 axis routing or Die cutting – A Comparison for Thermoforming – 6 mm Sheet

5 axis routing and die cutting 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 compa

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Calculate first article approval the Right Way – High Volume Runs

This guide covers how to calculate 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 bef

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How to reduce sheet material on Thick Gauge Parts – Painted Parts

This guide covers how to reduce sheet material 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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Reduce sheet grade – Method and Checks – Food Contact Parts

This guide covers how to reduce 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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Choose scrap rate: A Practical Thermoforming Guide

This guide covers how to choose 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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