Plastic Part Design Guideline For Wall Thickness

When a part design engineer need to concern making a plastic part there can 

be a knowledge gap in making sure the CAD model is properly designed for this manufacturing 

process.  The wall thickness is one of the important points.

• Find out what raw material is the plastic part will be and check the general thicknss for it

• Maintain a uniform wall thickness throughout your parts design

• Thick wall design is prone to warp or other cosmetic issues

• 10% Increase in wall thickness will provide 33% more stiffness with most materials.

• Thick wall areas can sink, warp or contain voids resulting in undesired defects.

• Using ribs can help to reduce thick wall sections while still giving the part strength.

Firstly, check with the material supplier before designing your part.

Need More Support?

Deep Mould's aim is to give the design engineer all the tools needed to make a fast educated decision.  That is why we have assigned a technical team to all of our accounts.  Furthermore, we believe that the fastest way to market is by preventing issues early on in the process.  Here are some key points that set us apart from other injection molding companies.

• Quote Fast – Our sales engineers have the engineering background,so that they will give our customers as a technical engineer,it could quickly help customer to know the important items of a quotation needed.  Your team is made up of a tool engineer and a sales rep.  Once a quote is submitted, you will have a response within 24 hours. 

• ISO 2015 Certified 

  
  

• Dedicated Support Team

• Free Part Design Analysis – You assigned technical team will review your part and make sure it is ready for the manufacturing process.

• Budget – Let our sales team find the right process for your budget.

Please contact us at: info@deepmould.com. Let us come to you and demonstrate to your engineering team how we can help you with your next project.