Art-to-Part-Engineering
...Consumer Electronics


Customer
A leading consumer electronics transnational organization producing television sets, home audio systems and digital music devices.
Scope
Design and manufacture of a high-fidelity audio speaker enclosure for a range of television sets.
Components
Top, bottom and front plastic components of the speaker enclosure.
Timeframe
60 days from start to completion.


Engineering Sequence:


Design: 3D IGES design data for all 3 components
Design: Completed 3D-Components
DFM: 3D-Tooling Design
...optimum side-core count
...optimum insert placements
...optimum location of injection points
...choice of hot and cold runners
...optimized cooling methods
...suitable ejection mechanisms
...tool life-cycle considerations
...cross-functional team reviews
DFM: 3D-Mold Assembly (fixed and moving sub-assemblies)
Design Validation: Actual Mold
Design Validation: Actual Component