Troubleshoot colour consistency: A Practical Thermoforming Guide – Short Runs

This guide covers how to troubleshoot 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 befo

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Specify tooling cost the Right Way – Painted Parts

This guide covers how to specify tooling cost 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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Choosing Between twin sheet forming and single sheet forming – Thick Gauge Work

twin sheet forming and single sheet 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 pa

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How to reduce cycle time Before Tooling Starts – High Volume Runs

This guide covers how to reduce cycle 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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Sheet extrusion direction – Why It Matters – 6 mm Sheet

In vacuum forming and thermoforming, sheet extrusion direction is one of the variables that decides whether a part comes off the machine within tolerance or has to be reworked. This entry ex

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Plan cool down time the Right Way – Large Housings

This guide covers how to plan 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 tooling i

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How to Troubleshoot shrinkage allowance in Vacuum Forming

This guide covers how to troubleshoot 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 bef

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What pad printing Means on a Formed Part – High Volume Runs

In vacuum forming and thermoforming, pad printing 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 i

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Specify packing method: A Practical Thermoforming Guide – Large Housings

This guide covers how to specify 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 toolin

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Hdpe vs Polypropylene: Cost, Quality and Lead Time – Medical Housings

HDPE and polypropylene 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 be

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How to maintain corner strength Before Tooling Starts – High Volume Runs

This guide covers how to maintain 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 tool

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How to trim insert placement on Thick Gauge Parts – High Volume Runs

This guide covers how to trim 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 tooling

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