Attar Bottle Cap Redesign for Slider-Free Injection Mold
The client provided two small fancy glass bottle caps used for attar/fragrance packaging and requested a 2-cavity injection mold design. The purpose was to redesign the bottle cap geometry in such a way that it could be manufactured using a simple injection mold without sliders or lifters, while maintaining functionality and aesthetic appeal, as per the client’s approval.
Attar Bottle Cap Redesign for Slider-Free Injection Mold
The client provided two small fancy glass bottle caps used for attar/fragrance packaging and requested a 2-cavity injection mold design. The purpose was to redesign the bottle cap geometry in such a way that it could be manufactured using a simple injection mold without sliders or lifters, while maintaining functionality and aesthetic appeal, as per the client’s approval.
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During mold feasibility analysis, it was identified that the original cap geometry required side actions (sliders) to release the part from the core side, which increased mold complexity and cost. ANDYSIS analyzed the cap geometry and identified features causing undercuts. With the client’s consent, the design was modified by adjusting critical features to eliminate undercuts, enabling straight pull ejection. This allowed the mold to be designed as a simple 2-cavity mold without sliders or lifters.
During mold feasibility analysis, it was identified that the original cap geometry required side actions (sliders) to release the part from the core side, which increased mold complexity and cost. ANDYSIS analyzed the cap geometry and identified features causing undercuts. With the client’s consent, the design was modified by adjusting critical features to eliminate undercuts, enabling straight pull ejection. This allowed the mold to be designed as a simple 2-cavity mold without sliders or lifters.
Deliverie(s)
1. Study of the original cap design and undercut identification. 2. Mold feasibility analysis for core and cavity separation. 3. Discussion with the client regarding slider requirements and cost impact. 4. Design modification to remove undercuts while retaining aesthetics. 5. Final validation of part design for slider-free, straight pull molding A revised bottle cap design was successfully finalized, enabling a cost-effective 2-cavity injection mold without sliders or lifters. The solution reduced tooling complexity, manufacturing cost, and maintenance while meeting the client’s functional and visual requirements.
1. Study of the original cap design and undercut identification. 2. Mold feasibility analysis for core and cavity separation. 3. Discussion with the client regarding slider requirements and cost impact. 4. Design modification to remove undercuts while retaining aesthetics. 5. Final validation of part design for slider-free, straight pull molding A revised bottle cap design was successfully finalized, enabling a cost-effective 2-cavity injection mold without sliders or lifters. The solution reduced tooling complexity, manufacturing cost, and maintenance while meeting the client’s functional and visual requirements.
