material selection

PC vs PVC in Thermoforming: Key Engineering Differences

January 24, 2024

A working comparison of PC and PVC sheet for heavy gauge vacuum forming: forming windows, impact, heat, flame ratings, chemical…

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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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PETG vs PVC in Vacuum Forming: Key Engineering Differences

August 14, 2023

An engineering comparison of PETG and PVC for vacuum forming: forming windows, heat and flame performance, clarity, chemical resistance, tooling…

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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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Thermoforming vs Vacuum Forming: An Engineering Comparison for Buyers

June 26, 2023

Vacuum forming sits inside the thermoforming family. See where the terms differ and how forming force, sheet thickness, materials and…

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How to Choose the Right Plastic for Vacuum Forming: An Engineering Guide

May 31, 2023

A practical engineering guide to choosing vacuum forming plastics: match the resin to service conditions, gauge and draw depth, then…

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