Insert moulding Compared with post moulded inserts – 6 mm Sheet

insert moulding and post moulded inserts 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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Pmma acrylic Compared with polycarbonate – Painted Parts

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

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How to reduce cycle time Before Tooling Starts – Outdoor Parts

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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Compare cool down time – Method and Checks – High Volume Runs

This guide covers how to compare 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 toolin

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Validate draw ratio – Method and Checks – Large Housings

This guide covers how to validate 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 i

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Troubleshoot colour consistency: A Practical Thermoforming Guide – Medical Housings

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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How to calculate colour consistency on Thick Gauge Parts – Thick Gauge Work

This guide covers how to calculate 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 before

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How to calculate draft angle on Thick Gauge Parts – Thick Gauge Work

This guide covers how to calculate 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

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Maintain lead time: A Practical Thermoforming Guide – High Volume Runs

This guide covers how to maintain 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

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Moisture in sheet Explained for Thick Gauge Buyers – Painted Parts

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

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Compare tooling cost the Right Way – 6 mm Sheet

This guide covers how to compare 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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How to improve draft angle Before Tooling Starts – High Volume Runs

This guide covers how to improve 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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