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In today’s hypercompetitive global market, cost-conscious design is a strategic necessity. While innovation, quality, and speed to market remain vital, delivering cost-efficient solutions without compromising performance is essential for product success and customer adoption. Design for Cost (DFC) is a foundational element of the Design for Excellence (DfX) framework, with Design to Cost (DTC) and […]
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Product reliability is a critical measure of success in industries where failure is not an option. A single malfunction can lead to costly recalls or damaged reputations. In critical applications, a single failure could even be life-threatening. Design for Reliability (DFR) is a proactive engineering philosophy that ensures products meet customer performance specifications under real-world […]
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5-axis CNC machining is an advanced form of subtractive manufacturing that allows manufacturers to create highly complex, high-precision parts in a single setup. Like other CNC processes, it works by removing excess material from a workpiece using cutting tools. Parts can be shaped from different materials, such as metals, plastics, and composites. Product teams can […]
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Not every design leads to a successful product, even if it theoretically looks flawless. The difference often comes down to Design for Manufacturing (DFM), aka Design for Manufacturability, which involves considering the manufacturing process from the start. A design that seems perfect in CAD can quickly run into real-world roadblocks once it’s time to start […]
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During Fictiv’s expert webinar Inside the Digital Tool Bench: How to Engineer for Mold Success From Day One, hosted by PlasticsToday, audience members asked our panelists a wide range of practical questions on injection molding, digital DFM tools, and manufacturing best practices. Our panel included: Here are some of the top audience questions and answers […]
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A crucial part of sheet metal fabrication is planning how the assembly will be welded into a complete unit, known as a weldment. An optimized design makes the weldment process more efficient and cost-effective, while also improving structural strength, reducing the risk of rework, and preventing issues like weak welds or cracking. This guide will […]
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When it comes to injection molding, selecting the appropriate material is one of the most critical decisions you’ll make. The material you choose affects not only the performance and durability of the finished product but also cost, manufacturability, and sustainability. To help you make informed decisions, we’ve developed a comprehensive Injection Molding Material Comparison Chart, […]
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In earlier chapters of FictivMade, I walked through the detailed design process, DFM analysis, and how to kick off the tooling order. While placing the order is a big milestone, there is still more work to be done before the finish line. Now comes the stage of the multi-tool phone stand project where the injection […]
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The information in this article is also available as a free e-book download. Download the Injection Molding Design Guide The Injection Molding Process Injection molding is a fast and efficient way to produce plastic parts. The tool that it uses, an injection mold, has two main parts: the core and the cavity. These two halves […]
