Tag Archives: productdesign

3d Printing and Manufacturing

Posted on December 17, 2017 by

https://photos.app.goo.gl/FREMz0RiID80Z15z1 Sometimes tooling for manufacturing is needed and a 3d printed part holder fits the bill. It saves time and money. In the video I am printing a tool piece for holding our product while assembly operations are performed. We … Continue reading →

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Rotary Viscous Damper with options

Posted on December 14, 2015 by

Pictured above is a rotary viscous damper with 2 added options which greatly add to the functionality. The two options are a one way clutch and a torsion spring. The motion is as follows rotating the grey member CCW is easy … Continue reading →

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Safety Applications for Friction Hinges

Posted on November 2, 2014 by

A major concern for years has been consumer product safety and safety in public areas. Any moving member of a consumer product is a potential application for a friction hinge or rotary viscous damper. These two products can prevent pinch … Continue reading →

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