2024-08-26
The client was an engineer from an Austrian technology company specializing in the development of various smart wearable products. At the time, smart glasses were prevalent in the market, and their design department had also crafted a design for smart glasses. They were seeking a professional mold manufacturing factory to bring their vision to life. As a leader in the mold industry, we leveraged our extensive experience in precision mold design and manufacturing to successfully transform this innovative concept into a tangible product for our client.
Product Characteristics: The smart glasses needed to be lightweight, durable, and fashionable. The frame was to be made of eco-friendly and comfortable TPE material, while the temples were to utilize high-strength, wear-resistant PA TR90 material. Precision circuit boards had to be embedded within to support Bluetooth connectivity and calling functions.
Glasses frames | Glasses arms |
Technical Requirements: Ensure seamless integration of the circuit board with the temples while maintaining a flawless exterior appearance. Achieve water and dust resistance to withstand various environmental challenges during daily wear.
Production Cycle: The entire process, from mold design to first-article trial production, was required to be completed within 20 days to meet the market's rapid response demands.
1. Project Initiation & Needs Analysis
At the initial stage, our marketing department conducted thorough communication with the client to understand their design philosophy, functional requirements, and market positioning. Based on this information, we assembled a cross-functional project team comprising mold designers, mold-making experts, and injection molding production managers to devise a detailed project plan.
2. Mold Design & Optimization
During mold design, we paid special attention to optimizing the injection flow channels and venting. Given the unique injection properties of TPE and PA TR90, we devised a specialized flow channel system to ensure even and rapid filling of the mold cavity. Additionally, we incorporated rational venting channels to prevent defects like bubbles or sink marks during injection.
3. Mold Manufacturing & Debugging
Precision Machining: Employed high-precision FANUC CNC machining equipment and Charmilles EDM processes to ensure the smoothness and accuracy of the mold cavity.
Trial Molding & Adjustments: Our 20-year-experienced trial molding manager, who has handled injection molding debugging of hundreds of materials, conducted several trials to eliminate potential defects like flash and burns.
4. Production Verification & Delivery
First-Article Trial Production: Following successful mold debugging, we conducted small-batch trial production to comprehensively evaluate product performance and quality stability.
Customer Acceptance: We provided sample inspection reports and trial production videos for client confirmation. Upon client approval, we proceeded with mass production as per their specifications.
Mass Production: During the mass production phase, our dedicated QC department conducted spot checks every two hours to ensure every pair of smart glasses met high-quality standards.
Thanks to our professional services and relentless efforts, the smart glasses project not only achieved its intended functions but also garnered high praise from the client for its design, comfort, and durability. Upon launch, the product quickly gained market recognition and became a leader in the smart wearable sector. This collaboration not only reinforced our position as a leader in mold design and manufacturing but also laid a solid foundation for future in-depth cooperation between both parties.
We understand that every successful collaboration stems from our relentless pursuit of perfection in detail and continuous technological innovation. Our mission is to uphold the principle of "Customer-Centricity and Quality as Life" to provide clients with more professional, efficient, and comprehensive mold solutions.
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