What is tool design?
Design Examples:
- Fulcrum Softjaws
- Cable_Bracket_Die
- Cable_Bracket_Die
- Injection Molds
- Welding Fixtures
Why is tool design important?
The Design Process
P – Problem Statement
A – Analysis of Requirements
D – Develop Alternatives
D – Design Finalization
I – Implementation
E – Evaluation
Factors influencing design
Economic Factors
Cost Comparisons
- Break Even Point
- Tool Life Equations
- Total Unit Cost
- Economic Lot Size
