The final thesis deals with the systematic development of a modular injection molding tool for a product family. A modular tool with interchangeable inserts enables the injection of several types of similar products with a quick change between versions. Just like when modeling one product family, the modular tool is modeled at the same time or with a view of all types of products in the family.
The aim of the task is to reduce the costs for the new tool and to create a tool with a quick change between three product versions. We reviewed and analyzed the client's requirements and made a concept with the lowest costs and the best solution for the placement of inserts. During mould developtment, due to changes in the customer's requirements, the concept of placing elements changed several times, which prolonged the development of the tool and additionally slowed down the change between versions.
During the development process of the modular tool, we used, among other things, brainstorming, sketching, CAD modeling, and making appropriate analytical and numerical calculations. We also had to choose the best filling system for all types of products injected on the tool, which was helped by moldflow simulation
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