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      • Specialty Materials
      • Finishing
      • Moving Your Molds
      • Injection Molding
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            Selecting the Right Materials for Heavy-Gauge Thermoforming
            Materials Education
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            Selecting the Right Materials for Heavy-Gauge Thermoforming

            Part design for thermoforming of a heavy-gauge thermoplastic sheet, i.e., thicknesses of 0.0600in./1.5 mm or ...
            Plastic Components
            6/10/25 9:00 AM
            Thermoforming Large Parts vs. Small Parts
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            Thermoforming Large Parts vs. Small Parts

            Large vs. small is usually a relative comparison depending on the types of parts you are describing. When it ...
            Plastic Components
            6/3/25 9:00 AM
            Converting Metal Stamping Designs to Thermoforming: Engineering Considerations
            Thermoforming Replacing Metal
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            Converting Metal Stamping Designs to Thermoforming: Engineering Considerations

            The transition from metal stamping to thermoforming represents one of the most significant opportunities for ...
            Plastic Components
            5/29/25 8:00 AM
            Thermoforming Plastic Trays: A Versatile Solution for Packaging
            Thermoforming
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            Thermoforming Plastic Trays and Bins: A Versatile Solution for Material Handling

            In the realm of material handling, thermoforming plastic trays and bins have emerged as versatile and ...
            Plastic Components
            5/21/25 8:00 AM
            The Economics of Thermoforming: When Lower Volumes Make More Sense Than Injection Molding
            Thermoforming
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            The Economics of Thermoforming: When Lower Volumes Make More Sense Than Injection Molding

            Choosing the proper plastic forming process in today's manufacturing landscape can significantly impact your ...
            Plastic Components
            5/6/25 8:00 AM
            The Growing Movement to Reshore Manufacturing Molds
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            The Growing Movement to Reshore Manufacturing Molds

            In recent years, a significant trend has emerged in the manufacturing sector: companies are increasingly ...
            Plastic Components
            4/29/25 8:00 AM
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