The process of the life of an innovative product from gestation to birth should be as follows: a small bud of creativity, and then let a designer explore the appearance of the product you have given, and then let the product upgrade in dimensions - from two-dimensional drawings to three-dimensional prototype, and then adjust the concept; Then, adjust the design; Then, adjust the material; Then, adjust the process; At last, the goddess in my mind appeared, so, mold opening, production, marketing
It can be seen that in the whole process, the ring around the prototype is the most difficult stage. So, why should we do the prototype first and then open the mold?
In the process of developing new products, we can evaluate whether there are technical problems, whether the appearance can achieve the expectations, whether the structure is reasonable, and whether the final assembly can be normal; Therefore, the success of prototype production will directly determine the product development.
With the maturity and application of prototype rapid prototyping technology, the authenticity and simulation degree of many prototype production can reflect many problems and effects of the product itself. It can also help developers shorten the product development cycle and improve the competitiveness of their products!
When the prototype manufacturing industry did not rise, after many products were developed, molds were directly made for mass production, but there would be many unexpected deficiencies after such products were developed. In the end, they can only modify the mold, which is not only a waste of time but also a waste of money.
So when a good prototype is completed, the design is in place, and the market test is OK, it is time to start mass production, that is, mold opening.
Definition of mold opening:
Mold opening was originally a term of mechanical production or process production, referring to the manufacturing of mold groups. Now the term in industrial design refers to the tool group that forms product design, including mechanical equipment and molds.
At the same time, mold opening is a production process with a high proportion of total investment. Production technology, materials and other factors may increase the cost of mold opening, so mold opening is a very important production process.
What to prepare for mold opening:
1. CAD file product data;
2. Materials used; Because it is necessary to determine the shape of the gate and the final size of the mold cavity according to the shrinkage of the plastic;
3. Predict the production volume and production cycle to ensure that several products are injected into the first mock examination.