Understanding Critical Aspects Of Plastic Part Design And Manufacturing

Abhishek Sharma

Management Associate

Today plastic parts are essential components of practically every product ranging from cars and high-tech electronics to household products like kitchen appliances to toys. Plastic is possibly the most versatile and economical material used in many applications. Developing plastic products in the shortest possible time at the right cost and quality gives organizations a definitive edge over their competitors. Therefore, manufacturers across the globe pay special attention to the time spent in bringing a new product/variant to the market. Optimizing this process right from the design stage has a domino effect on the entire lifecycle. Design decisions taken early in the cycle affect not only the cost of the product but also contribute to its quality and life-span.

However it is important to understand the critical design parameters while designing plastic components –

Wall thickness
Undercuts
Ribs
Bosses
Drafts
Holes
Radii and many more critical areas

Join us for a webinar, to understand the in-depth design aspects of plastic products.

Date: 20 Oct 2011
Time: 11:30 am EST
Registration link : https://www1.gotomeeting.com/register/413874200

Speakers:

Paul A. Tres, founder - Engineering Training Services, bestselling author and an international speaker on plastic product development and design having years of experience in design, marketing, selling and manufacture of plastic components and system. Mr. Tres offers a broad perspective of the plastic industry in general and to the plastic marketing, manufacturing, material selection, and part design in special. He will explain the best design practices in detail with examples.

Nikhil Dalvi, Strategic Account Manager, Geometric, who will demonstrate the advance CAD based technology to ensure producible injection molding design. You will also understand how this advanced technology can simplify life of a design and manufacturing engineer and help to reduce downstream manufacturing problems and improve productivity.

So join us and take advantage of this one-of-kind opportunity to hear, interact and understand how progressive companies are leveraging these best plastic design practices to their advantage.