Plastic Product Design and Prototyping

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Move from an early product idea or incomplete design to something that can be reviewed, tested and prepared for manufacturing. The goal is to use each development step to answer the right technical questions before the next investment.

STARTING POINT

Start From the Information You Already Have

Projects can begin with a written description, sketch, reference product, photographs, 2D drawings, 3D CAD, a handmade sample or an existing prototype. We first identify what is known, what is still uncertain and what must be resolved before the next manufacturing decision.

Early plastic product CAD concept and component layout
Product concept and mechanical design development
PlasticNavi product design and mechanical engineering review
Design review using drawings, CAD and development samples

BEFORE TOOLING

Engineering Before Tooling

Once the product design is developed, it should be reviewed for manufacturability before tooling begins. Structure, interfaces, assembly, material choice, wall thickness, draft, tolerances and other manufacturing risks are reviewed and the product design is finalized before mold design.

Continue to mold engineering and tooling

PROTOTYPE VALIDATION

Prototype for a Specific Purpose

Use prototypes to evaluate the questions that matter at the current stage: appearance and ergonomics, fit and assembly, or functional behavior.

Plastic product engineering review before prototyping
Engineering ReviewReview structure, interfaces and the questions a prototype needs to answer.
CNC-machined plastic prototypes
CNC MachiningProduce representative prototype parts when the project requires machined material and geometry.
3D-printed plastic product prototypes
3D PrintingEvaluate form, appearance, fit and assembly before production tooling.

Functional prototyping supports practical review before the project moves into production tooling.

FILES AND METHODS

Existing Software and File Capability

The design team uses AutoCAD, Pro/E, SolidWorks and UG for part development, together with Mastercam for mold-related work. Common supported project files include EASM, DWG, PDF, X_T, IGS and STP.

Prototyping Methods

PlasticNavi’s existing verified prototyping capabilities include 3D printing, CNC machining and rapid prototyping. The method is selected according to what the project needs to evaluate.

Plastic product development from design to physical samples
From product design to physical development samples
Injection mold design prepared for tooling and production
Preparation for tooling and production

YOUR CURRENT INFORMATION IS ENOUGH TO START

Start With What You Have

Send the sketches, photographs, samples, drawings or CAD files already available. We can discuss what should be resolved before the next development or manufacturing step.

Start With What You Have