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      • 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
            What to Look for in Thermoforming Products Manufacturers: A Guide
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            What to Look for in Thermoforming Products Manufacturers: A Guide

            Thermoforming is a versatile manufacturing process that creates a wide range of products, from packaging to ...
            Plastic Components
            1/15/25 9:00 AM
            The Science of Thermoforming — Basic Terminology Explained Part 2
            Thermoforming Materials Education
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            The Science of Thermoforming — Basic Terminology Explained Part 2

            This post continues our discussion about some basic terms and concepts related to the science of ...
            Plastic Components
            9/24/24 9:00 AM
            The Science of Thermoforming — Basic Terminology Explained
            Thermoforming Education
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            The Science of Thermoforming — Basic Terminology Explained

            At its most basic level, thermoforming is about the heating and cooling of thermoplastic materials. While ...
            Plastic Components
            9/17/24 9:01 AM
            Thermoforming Basics
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            Thermoforming Basics

            Thermoforming is a manufacturing process for forming plastic sheets into usable shapes by preheating the ...
            Plastic Components
            7/24/23 10:53 AM
            Thermoforming Processing Considerations - Cycle Time
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            Thermoforming Processing Considerations - Cycle Time

            In this post, we will transition from discussing the big-picture “science” behind thermoforming, to ...
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