How to maintain first article approval Before Tooling Starts – High Volume Runs

This guide covers how to maintain 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 befo

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How to trim lead time on Thick Gauge Parts – Medical Housings

This guide covers how to trim 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 cut

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Improve insert placement – Method and Checks – Thick Gauge Work

This guide covers how to improve 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 tool

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How to avoid corner strength on Thick Gauge Parts – High Volume Runs

This guide covers how to avoid 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 tooling

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Flame retardant grades Explained for Thick Gauge Buyers – 6 mm Sheet

In vacuum forming and thermoforming, flame retardant grades 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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Troubleshoot shrinkage allowance: A Practical Thermoforming Guide – 6 mm Sheet

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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Measure batch repeatability the Right Way – 6 mm Sheet

This guide covers how to measure 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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How to validate sheet grade Before Tooling Starts – High Volume Runs

This guide covers how to validate 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

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How to avoid texture depth on Thick Gauge Parts – Short Runs

This guide covers how to avoid 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 i

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Improve tooling cost: A Practical Thermoforming Guide

This guide covers how to improve 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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Sheet extrusion direction in Thermoforming: Practical Notes – Large Housings

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

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Measure draw ratio the Right Way – Painted Parts

This guide covers how to measure 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

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