Vacuum Forming FAQ

Vacuum Forming FAQ

August 11, 2023 • Vacuum Forming FAQ

ABS vs HIPS in Vacuum Forming: An Engineering Comparison

ABS and HIPS compared for heavy-gauge vacuum forming: forming temperature windows, impact and heat resistance, surface finish, shrinkage and validation testing.

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Vacuum Forming FAQ

August 7, 2023 • Vacuum Forming FAQ

How to Determine the Thickness of a Vacuum Formed Part

A practical engineering guide to predicting, specifying, and verifying wall thickness in vacuum formed parts, from sheet gauge selection to corner thinning and inspection.

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Vacuum Forming FAQ

August 2, 2023 • Vacuum Forming FAQ

Sharp vs. Rounded Corners in Vacuum Forming: What Actually Changes

Sharp inside corners thin, web, and trap air in vacuum forming; rounded corners seat cleanly. What the difference means for thinning, tooling, and drawing...

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Vacuum Forming FAQ

July 28, 2023 • Vacuum Forming FAQ

How to Create Undercuts in a Vacuum Formed Part: Mold, Machining, or Split Design

How undercuts are created in vacuum formed parts: formed, machined, or split-part routes, material and gauge limits, and how to validate release before production.

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Vacuum Forming FAQ

July 26, 2023 • Vacuum Forming FAQ

Male vs. Female Mold in Vacuum Forming: How Each Shapes the Part

Male and female vacuum forming molds control different faces of the part. Compare wall thickness behavior, surface finish, draft, and tooling cost before committing.

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Vacuum Forming FAQ

July 21, 2023 • Vacuum Forming FAQ

How to Create a Textured Finish on a Vacuum Formed Part

A practical guide to creating textured finishes on vacuum formed parts: mold grain, textured sheet, process windows, and how to inspect the result.

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