Plastic Component Design in Mechanical Engineering: Rules, Materials and a DFM Checklist
Pick up the nearest car key, TV remote or phone charger and look at it closely. Every curve, clip and screw post on that part […]
September 2026
Draft Angle Rules Every Plastic Part Designer Should Know
Understand why draft angle matters in injection moulding and how tooling direction, texture, ribs and shut-offs influence draft decisions.
Bend Allowance: Sheet Metal Design Guide
Learn how bend allowance, K-factor, bend deduction and inside radius influence flat-pattern accuracy in sheet-metal component design.
CAD Engineer vs Design Engineer: The One Difference Many Freshers Miss
Understand the difference between CAD execution and design engineering, and the manufacturing, DFM and problem-solving skills needed to become design-ready.
Plastic Part Wall Thickness: 10 Design Rules for Better Injection-Moulded Parts
Practical wall-thickness rules for plastic component design, including uniform sections, transitions, ribs, bosses, sink marks and DFM considerations.
