🔍 From 3D scanning and reverse engineering to mold design and injection trials for an automotive mirror component.

An FDM prototype was produced during the project to check the part’s form and dimensions before mold design. The mold was designed in CATIA and reviewed in 3DEXPERIENCE.

🧩 MOLD DETAILS
• Two-plate injection mold with a cold runner system
• Two symmetrically arranged cavities
• 10 lifters to release the part’s undercut features
• Runner system adjusted after analysis to improve material flow

🏭 MOLD MANUFACTURING
• CNC milling of mold components
• Wire EDM cutting
• EDM machining to form the lifter edge profiles

After assembly, the mold was trialed with ASA/ABS material, and the molded samples were evaluated. I managed the project from scanning and modeling through mold design, manufacturing follow-up, and trial.
The images show the CAD model and renders, the yellow FDM-printed prototype, the white and black injection-molded trial samples, and an approximate view of the material-flow streamlines through the part.
🏢 Company: A.S.A.Co
Software: CATIA V5 & 3DEXPERIENCE

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Dassault Systèmes


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