Here is a list of the requirements from the project brief. The bold and underlined tasks are ones that we have completed.
Market Research[]
- The needs of markets around the world
- determine range of competitive products
Analysis of Design[]
- Understand method of design
- Understand accuracy of manufacture of each component
Life Cycle Analysis[]
- Undertake analysis
- Assembly efficiency of current design
Propose Changes[]
- With aim of achieving objectives:
- Increasing reliability
- Improve economics of manufacture
- Improve user-friendliness
- Consider making device reusable
- More robust device
- Improve results of the design analysis stage
3D Model[]
- Prepare 3D model of entire device
Analysis[]
- FEA, CFD, Moldflow to confirm performance and manufacturability of proposed design
Rapid Prototype[]
- Confirm form and fit of critical part
Testing[]
- Identify and justify appropriate testing to robust and reliable solution
Mould Tool[]
- Prepare the design of mould tool for plastic injection moulding of a critical component