How to Compare part nesting in Vacuum Forming

This guide covers how to compare 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

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How to maintain wall thickness on Thick Gauge Parts – Short Runs

This guide covers how to maintain wall thickness 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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Abs or Polycarbonate – A Comparison for Thermoforming – Large Housings

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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Calculate insert placement – Method and Checks – Large Housings

This guide covers how to calculate 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 to

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How to control rib layout on Thick Gauge Parts – High Volume Runs

This guide covers how to control 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 is

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How to specify lead time on Thick Gauge Parts – Large Housings

This guide covers how to specify 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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Post forming shrinkage in Thermoforming: Practical Notes – Medical Housings

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

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Trim rib layout – Method and Checks – 6 mm Sheet

This guide covers how to trim 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 is cu

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Troubleshoot first article approval: A Practical Thermoforming Guide – Large Housings

This guide covers how to troubleshoot 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

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Petg vs Polycarbonate: Cost, Quality and Lead Time – Large Housings

PETG 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 be

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Compare packing method: A Practical Thermoforming Guide – 6 mm Sheet

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

This guide covers how to design 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

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