Plastic part design guides?

[davidinindy]

I've been searching around trying to find some references for some standard design elements. Plastic hinges, latches and interlocks designs are the main things I'm looking for, but in general, i'm looking for an overall guide. I'm trying to choose the best design for a product I'm working on. I think I have a good design, but am left wondering if there are some tried and true elements out there that may work better.
I'm interested in websites, books, or any material that can help.
Thanks

 

[patprimmer]

All longstanding, reputable, major polymer manufactures offer literature with design advice.

Try the websites or request books from the likes of DSM, DuPont, Ticona, GE, BASF, Bayer etc etc

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davidinindy

Check- out this website:

http://www.efunda.com/designstandards/plastic_design/plastic_intro.cfm

Frank M.
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[hbarea]

Here are a few links that might help.

http://www.idsa-mp.org/proc/plastic/injection/injection_design_3.htm

http://www.rpi.edu/dept/mane/deptweb/student/snapfit/index2.htm

http://www.dow.com/polyolefins/about/pptechctr/design/index.htm

http://www.protomold.com/designguide/