Laser marking: Definition and How It Works – Large Housings

In vacuum forming and thermoforming, laser marking 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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Reduce lead time the Right Way – Medical Housings

This guide covers how to reduce 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 c

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Quote trim tolerance: A Practical Thermoforming Guide – Medical Housings

This guide covers how to quote 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 tooling

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How to compare first article approval Before Tooling Starts

This guide covers how to compare 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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Design corner strength – Method and Checks – Food Contact Parts

This guide covers how to design 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 toolin

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How to Control corner strength in Vacuum Forming – Thick Gauge Work

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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Plan surface finish: A Practical Thermoforming Guide – Painted Parts

This guide covers how to plan 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 i

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How to Maintain colour consistency in Vacuum Forming – Painted Parts

This guide covers how to maintain 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 t

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When flame retardant ABS Beats standard ABS, and When It Does Not – High Volume Runs

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 surface finish the Right Way – Painted Parts

This guide covers how to control 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 toolin

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Plan trim tolerance – Method and Checks – Short Runs

This guide covers how to plan 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 tooling i

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How to control batch repeatability Before Tooling Starts – Painted Parts

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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