TPO and ABS 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 comparison below is the
This guide covers how to improve 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 i
This guide covers how to avoid rib layout 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
This guide covers how to avoid 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 is
In vacuum forming and thermoforming, snap fit design 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
This guide covers how to quote 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 cu
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
PMMA acrylic and polycarbonate 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
3D printed tooling and aluminium 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 part.
This guide covers how to troubleshoot rib layout 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
This guide covers how to control 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
This guide covers how to avoid 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
