Structural Design Analysis

Abstract

Part design incorporates the factors pertaining to functional and appearance requirements, the properties of the material, whether it be plastic, steel, wood, or of something else, and the feasibility of processing in arriving at an acceptable solution in terms of performance and cost. As mentioned at the outset of this book, the designer has choices that sometimes require compromising the product requirements with processing. The choice made will determine to a large extent the types of problems to be solved regarding not only the part’s configuration but also the mold or die design, which must likewise be considered in arriving at a useful, economically acceptable part.