Wall thickness will often determine the mechanical performance, cosmetic appearance, moldability, and cost-effectiveness of your plastic injection molded parts.
Optimizing wall thickness will help you develop stronger, better looking parts while also reducing blemishes and potential part warp.
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Often used for structural reinforcement, ribs provide greater strength and stiffness in molded plastic parts without the need to increase the wall thickness. Thickness and location are essential to rib design.
For design best practices and tips for including ribs, complete the form to download our two-page Rib Design Guide which covers:
A boss is a common design feature added to plastic parts for locating, mounting, and assembly. Because of their intended function, bosses are often subjected to loads not encountered in other sections of a plastic component.
To ensure your part is designed to meet performance expectations, download our two-page Boss Design Guide. You’ll learn design tips and best practices for:
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