heavy gauge

What Materials Can Be Used in Plastic Vacuum Forming: An Engineer’s Guide

September 1, 2023

ABS, PC, PVC, HDPE, PP and PMMA all work in heavy-gauge vacuum forming. See how each behaves in the forming…

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How to Determine the Right Texture for a Vacuum Formed Part

August 28, 2023

How engineers choose, specify, and approve surface texture for heavy-gauge vacuum formed parts: depth classes, gloss, draft, material behavior, and…

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ABS vs HIPS in Vacuum Forming: An Engineering Comparison

August 11, 2023

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

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How to Determine the Thickness of a Vacuum Formed Part

August 7, 2023

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

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

July 28, 2023

How undercuts are created in vacuum formed parts: formed, machined, or split-part routes, material and gauge limits, and how to…

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

July 26, 2023

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

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