INJECTION MOULD TOOL DESIGN + MANUFACTURE
The Industrial Design course at Loughborough University has a unique module, where students are able to design and manufacture their own injection mould tool.
The focus was on the mould tool itself, rather than the promotional widget - I designed a Beats headphone winder.
IN DETAIL
I loved this project: a true 3D puzzle, with quite a few restrictions, but a lot of ways to solve it. It was a huge learning experience - I knew a bit about injection moulding, but had never actually moulded anything myself.
I produced this tool using a range of metalwork techniques across a variety of machines, predominantly on a traditional lathe and milling machine. I also used Creo for the 3D design, stress testing, fill testing, and to create the toolpath for two operations on a CNC mill.
This project was a key factor in securing my industrial placement at Artform as a Junior Development Designer, where I developed my knowledge of manufacturing techniques, mould tool design, and SolidWorks.
