Plastic Part Design Process Overview

<p>Higher part and mold costs (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Taking advantage of team strengths (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Higher raw-material cost but lower painting costs (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Sequential passing of designs through various stages (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Limitations in production capabilities (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Consider material quality and consistency, not just price (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Incorporate thick sections in the part design (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Simplify or automate manual tasks where possible (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Test under conditions identical to those expected in production (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Choosing a mold maker solely based on price is viable (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Follow part design recommendations closely (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It increases hourly production and reduces costs (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Cost amortization can significantly affect low quantity production (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Maintain them in good condition to reduce flash removal needs (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Quality molds tend to promote better efficiency (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Both manufacturing and shipping conditions, and end-use conditions (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Temperature can alter properties like impact strength and modulus (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Environmental loading (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Continuous outdoor exposure and temperature variations (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Thermoforming uses lower-cost molds. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Custom colors are always costlier than standard colors (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>FDA for food contact applications (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Intricate details (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Cosmetic and non-cosmetic surfaces (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It uses thermoplastic resin in a powdered form. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Hours in boiling water or repetitions of loads (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Incorporating molded-in hinges. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It diminishes at lower temperatures (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Using a single molded part to consolidate functionality. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>High cost of mold production. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Required electrical property values (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Creep and stress relaxation under long-term loads (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Molded-in colors can save more than the material cost increase. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To evaluate part functionality and performance (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>They can replace metal fasteners with minimal cost. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Significantly harsher than end-use conditions (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Optimizing runner systems. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To guarantee part durability and functionality (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The added costs and labor associated with secondary methods. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Inability to create parts with surface projecting features. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>High material scrap rates. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>They enhance part strength with less material. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Higher labor and operational costs. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Special demands on processing like mold geometry (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It can increase the cost of the product. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Blow Molding (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It can produce intricate features and maintain tight tolerances. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>When creating continuous, straight profiles like pipe or sheet (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It necessitates secondary machining for cutouts and holes. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The number of parts required for production (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Considering total system cost, not just part and material costs (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>How frequently the product will be disassembled (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Molds contribute a significant part of the cost for low quantity runs. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Mold costs and complexities involved in design (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The specific design requirements of the part (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Different coefficient values in materials can lead to potential issues. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It offers excellent part-to-part repeatability. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Essential criteria that a plastic part must meet, like mechanical loading and UV stability.

Visual and tactile characteristics desired in plastic parts, such as color and transparency.

Factors related to cost, including materials, labor, and equipment expenses.

The necessity of involving diverse team members in plastic part design for better outcomes.

Gathering feedback from all team members early in the design process.

Guidelines that dictate how manufacturing processes are performed for plastic parts.

The strategy of combining multiple parts into a single component to simplify assembly.

Expenses associated with creating molds for producing plastic parts.

Focus on defining and maximizing how a part looks and performs.

Determine the appropriate materials based on part needs and conditions.

Plastic parts face chemicals during manufacturing and use; compatibility is crucial.

Exposure to artificial radiation can degrade material performance.

Evaluate loads like static, impacts, and vibrations on plastic parts.

Material properties change with temperature extremes during use and processing.

Determine necessary electrical properties and loading conditions of the part.

Plastic parts must withstand temperature, moisture, and UV exposure.

Consider visual aspects like transparency, color matching, and finish types.

Various agencies set specifications for plastic parts; ensure compliance.

Assess lifespan based on environmental exposure and repeated use conditions.

Critical for part fit; ensure tight tolerances are maintained.

Testing prototypes reduces errors and ensures functionality before mass production.

Strategies to lower costs without sacrificing part quality and performance.

Surface texture can range from glossy to matte, affecting appearance and function.

Parts that fit together through specified dimensions and tolerances.

Precision limits set for part dimensions to ensure proper function.

Special requirements that affect the production of a part.

Number of items to be produced influencing design choices.

Budget limits that impact material and production choices.

Techniques used to join parts together in a product.

Various methods to create products from thermoplastics.

A process where molten plastic is forced into a mold.

Continuous forming of molten material through a die.

Shaping thermoplastic sheets by heating and molding.

A molding process used to create hollow forms like bottles.

Additional processes needed to finish parts after initial forming.

Measure of how much materials expand or contract with temperature changes.

A guide to ensure all necessary design criteria are met.

A type of blow molding where a molten plastic tube (parison) is inflated within a mold.

This method injects molten resin into a mold, which is then inflated to form a hollow shape.

A process that uses a rotating mold to evenly coat walls with molten plastic, creating hollow shapes.

Design elements that are formed during molding, such as hinges or cable guides, reducing hardware needs.

The practice of minimizing plastic usage to lower material costs without compromising functionality.

The total time taken to complete one cycle of the manufacturing process.

Refining the runner systems in molding to reduce material waste during production.

Methods for adding permanent identifiers and designs to molded parts, usually at lower costs compared to secondary methods.

The ability for wall thickness to change throughout a molded part based on design requirements.

Molded forms that have an inside cavity, like bottles or gas tanks, typically produced through blow molding or rotomolding.

The four main areas that contribute to plastic production costs: materials, overhead, labor, and scrap.

Colors that are less expensive compared to custom colors.

Consider quality, delivery, and service, not just price.

Costs determined by press rates and production factors.

Increase parts produced per hour to lower per part costs.

Time taken for parts to cool; affected by thickness.

Reduce manual tasks to lower labor costs.

Testing design before mass production to avoid issues.

Recommendations aimed at reducing scrap and rework.

The acceptable limits of variation in a part's dimensions.

Selecting molds based solely on price can lead to quality issues.