Abstract
Injection molding is the most common production method for polymer parts. Injection molding is not, however, an easy method to implement in design labs due to size and cost of machines and operation. Recent developments in desktop injection molding machines and desktop 3D printing allow injection molding to happen at a scale that is possible in a design lab, workshop or studio. Providing access to these tools allows students to learn design and production issues with injection molded parts first-hand, leading to increased understanding of product design, part design and design for manufacturing.
Presenters
Kiersten MuenchingerProfessor, Product Design, University of Oregon, Oregon, United States
Details
Presentation Type
Paper Presentation in a Themed Session
Theme
KEYWORDS
Injection-molding, Rapid-prototyping, PLA
