Quote scrap rate the Right Way – 6 mm Sheet

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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Flame retardant abs or Standard abs – A Comparison for Thermoforming – Thick Gauge Work

flame retardant ABS and standard 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

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Control batch repeatability – Method and Checks – 6 mm Sheet

This guide covers how to control batch repeatability 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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How to Design insert placement in Vacuum Forming – High Volume Runs

This guide covers how to design insert placement 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 specify trim tolerance Before Tooling Starts

This guide covers how to specify 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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Maintain cool down time – Method and Checks

This guide covers how to maintain 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 tooli

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How to Measure first article approval in Vacuum Forming – High Volume Runs

This guide covers how to measure 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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Vacuum pump sizing in Thermoforming: Practical Notes

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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Measure batch repeatability the Right Way – Thick Gauge Work

This guide covers how to measure batch repeatability 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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Plug assist forming – Why It Matters – High Volume Runs

In vacuum forming and thermoforming, plug assist forming 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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How to validate trim tolerance on Thick Gauge Parts – Food Contact Parts

This guide covers how to validate 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 tooli

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Painted finish Compared with textured sheet – Food Contact Parts

painted finish and textured sheet 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 co

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