Design Stronger Moulded Parts: Ribs, Gussets, and Materials
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Product designers build strength into their part designs in different ways. Two effective approaches involve using support features and choosing the right material.
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Design of Plastic Parts - ScienceDirect
Plastic product design consideration
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Use Ribs to Strengthen Plastic Injection-Molded Parts - Xcentric Mold
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Plastic Injection Molding Design Guide
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Screw boss design
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Ribs and Bosses Design Guidelines in Plastic Parts – SIDOTEK TECHNOLOGY
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The Cardinal Rules of Designing Injection Molded Plastic Parts
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Designfax – Technology for OEM Design Engineers
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Designfax – Technology for OEM Design Engineers