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5 Design Rules for Problem Free Injection Molded Plastic Parts

5 Design Rules for: Problem Free Injection Molded Plastic Parts In the last couple of decades, use of lightweight alternatives such as plastics and composites has dramatically increased, with its applications well entrenched in automotive, aerospace, consumer electronics industry. Today’s car for example, has more than 150 kilograms of plastics on board in the form …

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A Comprehensive Design Review Process – From ID Concept to Mass Production (Part I)

Most will agree that the process of mechanical design review that exists in organizations today is far from being fully efficient. The lack of a formal set of specific requirements at each stage of design often results in time consuming and chaotic reviews, which in turn leads to fewer actionable suggestions to be incorporated by …

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10 Simple Design Guidelines One Should Follow in Effective Design of Boss Features in Plastic Parts

Injection molding is one of the most widely used processes for fabrication of plastic parts. The injection molding process requires the injection molding machine, raw plastic, and the mold. The raw plastic is melted in the injection molding machine and then poured into the mold where it is allowed to cool and solidify. The melted …

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7 Must-Follow Guidelines to Strengthen Your Sheet Metal Design

Be it the aerospace industry or the automotive industry, for the purpose of equestrian or airplane, sheet metal is the backbone of the modern industry. A strong backbone is a desideratum for a fine product. Sheet metal design plays a vital role in the making of a strong backbone. A designer must have a clear …

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Why, What & How of Design for Excellence

Decisions made by engineers during the design stage have cascading implications on product cost, quality and time to market. Given that 30 to 35 percent of engineering effort is spent on rework due to downstream manufacturability and assembly issues, it becomes increasingly important to adopt Design for Excellence methodology as an integral part of the …

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