Know the Designer’s Knowledge and Experience
Some design consultants receive compliments from mold shops about the parts they design and how the products seldom require any changes. […]
About Changing for the Right Reasons
Some moldmakers and molders try to change the appearance of a design in order to make it easier to build and gate. […]
Dimensions is very important in mold project
Because many molds are built directly off a 3-D surface file there may not be clear dimensions, especially if the schedule is compressed. Always make sure you let consultants know of dimensional risks. […]
Gating, Ejection, Moldflow
Designers sometimes address this issue last, after the entire design is completed, assuming the moldmaker and/or molder will figure out the best gate and ejection. This is where you can really differentiate your services and help the design consultant. […]
How to Close a Project
The design consultant and client often work together to select the moldmaker and/or molder. Each project is different, so you should be direct in your discussions with design consultants. Ask who is going to make the final decision. If it is the client, […]
Materials Consulting in mold project
Design consultant engineers carefully select materials to meet stringent regula-tory and performance specifications, […]
The International Question in mold project
Many projects require an integrated manufacturing solution, which means molded parts and molds may be moved to a contract manufacturer after initial pilot production, and that could be anywhere in the world. […]
The relationship of Product and Mold Analysis
Compare Part for ChangesWhen the design model changes, you need to know what changed. Look for tools that make it easy to detect what is different in a part; […]
The relationship of Product and Mold Design
Power to Handle Complex GeometryFor the software to be usable for plastic part design, it must be powerful enough to handle the complex geometry. The system must possess round, draft and complex surfacing capabilities. […]
CAD System Support Design and Validation In One Window
Whether designing the mold for an iPod or a refrigerator door, moldmakers are always looking for faster methods to help them produce molds. […]