The program is designed to be used as a reference tool for students learning howto design injection molded parts. Fundamental principles for the design of injection molded parts are reviewed. Material in the program is presented in a logical progression and attempts to stress the most important concepts first. This tool may also be used as a quick reference. If this is the case, feel free to skip ahead to any topic of interest.
While the focus of this program is design for injection molding, many of the principles covered apply to other plastic processing methods as well. In fact, the first topic, "defining end use requirements" applies to all design diciplines.
Throughout this program the potential implications of design decisisions are presented in flow chart format.
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