Drape forming or Plug assist forming – A Comparison for Thermoforming – Large Housings

drape forming and plug assist 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 part. Th

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Vacuum forming vs Fibreglass lay-up: Cost, Quality and Lead Time – Food Contact Parts

vacuum forming and fibreglass lay-up 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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Abs vs Polycarbonate: Cost, Quality and Lead Time – Thick Gauge Work

ABS 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 comparison bel

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Compare packing method the Right Way – Thick Gauge Work

This guide covers how to compare 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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How to design texture depth on Thick Gauge Parts – Medical Housings

This guide covers how to design 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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Measure draft angle – Method and Checks – 6 mm Sheet

This guide covers how to measure 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 i

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Understanding heating cycle – Food Contact Parts

In vacuum forming and thermoforming, heating cycle 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 draft angle on Thick Gauge Parts – Short Runs

This guide covers how to compare 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 i

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Avoid draw ratio: A Practical Thermoforming Guide – Outdoor Parts

This guide covers how to avoid 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 c

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How to compare sheet grade on Thick Gauge Parts – Thick Gauge Work

This guide covers how to compare 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

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Avoid surface finish: A Practical Thermoforming Guide – 6 mm Sheet

This guide covers how to avoid surface finish 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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Troubleshoot shrinkage allowance the Right Way – Medical Housings

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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