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    Vacuum Forming ABS the way to go?

    Thanks to everyone for your quality ideas and responses! I went and met with a plastics shop today, and ABS and Vacuum Forming is the way I am going. I already contracted to have my tooling / mold built, and they should be ready to pull the first parts within a week or so. The entire bid (per...
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    Vacuum Forming ABS the way to go?

    Yes, I thought about fiberglass, and I have an extensive manufacturing history involving this product (a fiberglass shop has made hundreds of products for me in the past, although of a different nature). The problems with fiberglass are numerous, concerning this product- unfortunately. 1- EPA...
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    Vacuum Forming ABS the way to go?

    Good evening, and thanks in advance for reading my question. I am in the process of determining the best manufacturing method for a new product I am developing. If you picture a small roof to cover a golf cart, this is along the lines of the product. Nothing fancy as far as shape, etc...

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