Design shrinkage allowance: A Practical Thermoforming Guide – Outdoor 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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Choose packing method the Right Way – Short Runs

This guide covers how to choose 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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How to calculate rib layout on Thick Gauge Parts – Medical Housings

This guide covers how to calculate 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

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How to avoid part nesting Before Tooling Starts – Food Contact Parts

This guide covers how to avoid part nesting 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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Prototype tooling vs Production tooling: Cost, Quality and Lead Time – 6 mm Sheet

prototype tooling and production 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.

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How to troubleshoot trim tolerance Before Tooling Starts – Outdoor Parts

This guide covers how to troubleshoot 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 t

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How to Troubleshoot gloss level in Vacuum Forming

This guide covers how to troubleshoot gloss level 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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Avoid sheet heating: A Practical Thermoforming Guide – Painted Parts

This guide covers how to avoid sheet heating 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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Control corner strength the Right Way – High Volume Runs

This guide covers how to control 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 tooli

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Tooling amortisation in Thermoforming: Practical Notes – 6 mm Sheet

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

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Control texture depth – Method and Checks – Thick Gauge Work

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

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Surface resistivity Explained for Thick Gauge Buyers – Thick Gauge Work

In vacuum forming and thermoforming, surface resistivity 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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