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## [ Vacuum Forming vs Pressure Forming Vacuum forming is an efficient, accurate, and cost-effective method of creating plastic fabricated parts. One question we often get about vacuum forming is: what’s the difference between vacuum forming and pressure forming? The two are very similar, but there are a few key differences.](https://industrialcustom.com/blogs/vacuum-forming-vs-pressure-forming)
## [ Troubleshooting the Vacuum Forming Process It’s incredibly frustrating when the vacuum forming process ends in a warped or wrinkled part. It wastes your materials, time, and effort. The best way to avoid disaster is to know the warning signs, and how to fix them.](https://industrialcustom.com/blogs/troubleshooting-the-vacuum-forming-process)
## [ Designing for Manufacturability During Product Development In the world of product engineering, designing for manufacturability means understanding the needs of each individual project and adapting models, designs, and methods to best suit those needs. Like many aspects of the product development process, designing for manufacturability requires the ...](https://industrialcustom.com/blogs/designing-for-manufacturability-during-product-development)
## [ What is a Kiss Cut? Kiss cutting is a key manufacturing operation. But what is it, and when do you use it?](https://industrialcustom.com/blogs/what-is-a-kiss-cut)
## [ Case Study: Airport Rescue Fire Truck A company that creates airport rescue fire trucks needed to cut truck weight in order to hit their acceleration goals, allowing fire fighters to get to crash sites as quickly as possible to save lives.](https://industrialcustom.com/blogs/case-studies/case-study-airport-rescue-fire-truck)
## [ Which is Better for .187” HDPE Plastic: CNC or Die-Cutting? When designing large flat two-dimensional parts that still require high degrees of precision the first question after material selection you have to ask is: what is the best method for creating this part?](https://industrialcustom.com/blogs/which-is-better-for-187-hdpe-plastic-cnc-or-die-cutting)
## [ Troubleshooting the Thermoforming Process The thermoforming process involves so many variables that mistakes in the final thermoplastic product are common. Material characteristics, heating consistency, pressure levels, and moisture can all tweak the results of the process in unexpected ways. Because of these variables, troubleshooting the ...](https://industrialcustom.com/blogs/troubleshooting-the-thermoforming-process)
## [ Automotive NVH Foam – What Is It, and How Does It Work? Performance is critical for automotives – but so is comfort. A noisy vehicle isn’t just annoying – it can be dangerously distracting for the operator. This type of noise is called NVH, and can be mitigated with the use of automotive NVH foam.](https://industrialcustom.com/blogs/automotive-nvh-foam-what-is-it-and-how-does-it-work)
## [ Case Study: HVAC Ductwork for a Custom Cab Manufacturer Equipment This customer was a cab manufacturer supplying cabs to some of the top OEMs in the world in agriculture, construction, forestry, military, mining, rail, and specialty truck markets.](https://industrialcustom.com/blogs/case-studies/case-study-hvac-ductwork-for-a-custom-cab-manufactureequipment)
## [ What Are Closed Cell Sponge Gaskets Used For? Closed cell sponge gaskets are critical parts that are used for a variety of applications where sealing is the primary goal. But how do they work? And what are their uses?](https://industrialcustom.com/blogs/what-are-closed-cell-sponge-gaskets-used-for)
## [ Case Study: Automated Endoscope Reprocessing Equipment A medical company needed a better solution for a vital tool. This company produced Automated Endoscope Reprocessors (AERs), which require parts that can tolerate high temperatures, be sealed tight, and withstand frequent use.](https://industrialcustom.com/blogs/case-studies/case-study-automated-endoscope-reprocessing-equipment)
## [ The Power and Possibilities of Color in Thermoplastic Design Some materials are accompanied by an unchangeable color palette, muddled base colors, or an inability to maintain bright designs for long periods of time. Compared to these other materials, plastics and thermoplastics specifically offer an incredible amount of design potential.](https://industrialcustom.com/blogs/thermoplastic-design-color)
## [ Durometers : What You Need to Know Durometer is a critical measurement when creating parts. But what is it, exactly, and why is it so important?](https://industrialcustom.com/blogs/durometers-what-you-need-to-know)
## [ The Benefits of Drape-Forming For optically clear plastic parts, drape-forming is a superior solution. Here’s how it works, and why you should consider this method for your next project.](https://industrialcustom.com/blogs/benefits-of-drape-forming)
## [ The Advantages of Thermoplastics When it comes down to meeting the weight and deflection demands specified by an application, sometimes metals just don’t cut it. Thermoplastics can be the solution for the problem. Thermoplastics melt when heated and harden when cooled. This allows the forming of a broad range of specific shapes ...](https://industrialcustom.com/blogs/advantages-of-thermoplastics)
## [ How Thermoforming and Vacuum Forming Introduce Flexibility into Your Production Despite sounding like they popped out of a 1980s space thriller, the mechanics of thermoforming and vacuum forming are surprisingly simple. Utilizing highly regulated temperatures, plastics are heated and formed to the shape you desire.](https://industrialcustom.com/blogs/vacuum-forming-production)
## [ The Ins and Outs of Thermoforming Tolerances When planning your plastics projects, it’s vital to understand thermoforming tolerances. At Industrial Custom Products, our thermoforming experts can help guide you through a parts production experience that will support your budget, vision, and strict timelines.](https://industrialcustom.com/blogs/the-ins-and-outs-of-thermoforming-tolerances)
## [ How Plastic Substrates Can Substitute Other Materials Over the years, it has been increasingly difficult to find better, more effective materials to improve the manufacturing process. However, the use of plastic substrates has been known to start replacing other materials like glass, wood, or stone, in manufacturing. In doing so, it’s been saving ...](https://industrialcustom.com/blogs/how-plastic-substrates-can-substitute-other-materials)
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