Concept Design to Manufacturing
From initial sketches to flow analysis to injection molding. This desk clock may seem simple but hidden is many hours prototyping, analysis, manufacturing and testing.
Initially designed using injection molding principles, generous draft angles were used and constant wall thickness utilized. Cold slugs and sprue locations were strategically placed to hide post machining marks and to provide uniform filling while molding.
Fill time, sink marks, and warping were analyzed using Fusion flow analysis.
Mitered aluminum plates are joined and custom 3D-printed brackets for seamless fitment and ease of assembly.
Magnetic mounting using press-fit stubs enable interchangeable sideplates without compromising aesthetics or functionality
3D-printed mounting for optimal IMU and electronics placement.
Final electronics integrated on a perfboard facilitating robust and clean harnessing.
Every detail, from countersunk holes for a flush finish to the optimized plate light weighting, reflects a commitment to form and function.
Designed to be both 3D printed and machined. Allowing rapid versatile testing and tuning.
Extra motor mounting holes added to support poten
tial enhancements, including balancing on a corner.
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