Injection Molding and Plastic Part Design¶

Resources for designing parts to be injection molded.

• RPI's Manufacturing Innovation Learning Lab (MILL) - http://mfg.eng.rpi.edu/aml/design/mold_design.html
• BASF Snap Fit & Design Information - http://www2.basf.us/businesses/plasticportal/Design_Capabilities/App_techRes_desServ_en_Assembly_Joining.htm
• BASF Snap Fit Design calculator - http://snapfit4.cmg.net/SnapFit/workspace.jsp
• Bayer Material Science Snap Fit Book - http://fab.cba.mit.edu/classes/S62.12/people/vernelle.noel/Plastic_Snap_fit_design.pdf

• Protomold, a commercial producer of rapid injection molded parts, has produced considerable guidelines, helpful hints, and documentation.
  • http://www.protomold.com/DesignGuidelines.aspx
  • http://www.protomold.com/Resources.aspx
  • PM_Design_Moldability.pdf
  • design-moldability-shutoffs-through-holes.pdf

Estimating Manufacturing Costs

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