Service:
Product engineering
Project Engineering
Product engineering involves translating conceptual ideas into detailed designs ready for production, optimizing for cost-effectiveness and efficiency while selecting materials and manufacturing processes*. With my background in industrial product design, I ensure that the product not only functions seamlessly but also looks aesthetically pleasing. This comprehensive service guarantees the development of finalized products with accompanying technical documentation, prepared for efficient manufacturing and market deployment, ensuring a smooth and successful journey from concept to consumer.
*Manufacturing processes
Choosing a specific manufacturing process depends on factors like product complexity, desired production volume, and material properties. The selected process should optimize efficiency, cost-effectiveness, and product quality to meet market demands.
Below are manufacturing processes that I have experience in.
Injection moulding, TFC
Injection molding is a manufacturing process that melts thermoplastics and injects them into a mold under high pressure, creating precise and intricate plastic products. TFC (TSG) uses the same principle but adds a foaming agent, making it possible to have thicker products with less pressure resulting in cheaper moulds.
Vacuüm forming
Vacuum forming heats a thermoplastic sheet until it becomes pliable, then uses vacuum pressure to stretch and shape it over a mold, forming precise plastic parts or packaging.
Rubber pad forming, press forming
Rubber pad forming employs a flexible rubber pad to shape metal sheets against a die, allowing for complex contours. Press forming, uses a press to shape metal sheets into desired forms through compression between dies.
Laser / water cutting
Laser cutting vaporizes or melts materials with a focused laser beam, while water cutting erodes materials using a high-pressure stream of water mixed with abrasive particles.
Welding
Welding joins materials by melting them together. It utilizes heat, pressure, or a combination of both to create a strong bond.
Milling, turning
Milling removes material using a rotating cutter, shaping it into desired forms. Turning rotates a workpiece against a cutting tool, shaping cylindrical or conical surfaces.
3D printing
3D printing streamlines product engineering by rapidly translating digital designs into physical prototypes, facilitating efficient iteration and refinement.
