Industrial Design

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Optimal shore hardness for snap-fits in electrical housing
Industrial Design
Hello, I'm designing snap-fit features for a small electronics housing made from PA12 (Nylon) and need to ensure the material provides the right balance of flexibility and durability. The snap-fit will be used for... read more
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Sep 12
What are the best practices for designing snap-fit features to ensure ease of assembly?
Industrial Design
Hey everyone, I'm creating a molded ABS enclosure for an electronic product with snap-fits to close the enclosure. I'm not sure of the best direction - I've looked at some products, I see little... read more
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Aug 29
Fault checking in matrices and fixings
Industrial Design
Hello, I am working on the design of matrices and fixings and I am curious to know what are the best ways to prevent faults. What methods or software do you use for your... read more
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Aug 08
Best practices for dimensioning parallelism from a datum
Industrial Design
Hi, how do you handle dimensioning parallelism for critical parts? I'm debating between using basic dimensions with profile tolerances vs. a combination of ± tolerance and parallelism control. What methods and standards do you... read more
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Aug 08
Technical drawing for hardened and ground parts
Industrial Design
Hi, I am working on a technical drawing for a part that needs to be heat-treated and then ground to achieve precise tolerances. Should I include specific notes on the drawing to detail the... read more
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Jul 18
How do you balance aesthetics with manufacturability in product design?
Industrial Design
Hi!Currently, I’m working on a new consumer electronics product, specifically a sleek, modern-looking smart home assistant. This device integrates voice control, home automation, and entertainment features. However, it's tough trying to find the right... read more
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Jul 09
How to design a 3D-printed snap closure that works perfectly?
Industrial Design
Hey guys! I’m hoping I can get some technical advice in designing an enclosure for a scientific instrument — it's a portable and remote logging device. The device I'm enclosing is about 100 mm... read more
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Best Method for Connection in a Multitool?
Industrial Design
Hello everyone, I am currently working on designing a hand tool, similar to a multitool, that has a handle and a part that can be opened. My challenge is to securely connect two parts... read more
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Jun 28
3D Printing Tolerances for Assembly
Industrial Design
Hello, I have a fairly general question, but need some insights/experience: How can I determine the optimal tolerances for 3D printed parts to ensure they fit perfectly in a three-piece case assembly? I'm considering... read more
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Jun 25
Snap-fit features in injection moulding
Industrial Design
Hi, I'm currently working on a project involving the design of consumer electronics enclosures, and I'm looking to incorporate snap-fit features into the injection-moulded parts. What are the best practices for designing snap-fit features... read more
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