Purpose

This study aims to investigate a systematic approach to the production and use of additively manufactured injection mould inserts in product development (PD) processes. For this purpose, an evaluation of the additive tooling design method (ATDM) is performed.

Design/methodology/approach

The evaluation of the ATDM is conducted within student workshops, where students develop products and validate them using AT-prototypes. The evaluation process includes the analysis of work results as well as the use of questionnaires and participant observation.

Findings

This study shows that the ATDM can be successfully used to assist in producing and using AT mould inserts to produce valid AT prototypes. As a reference for the implementation of AT in industrial PD, extracts from the work of the student project groups and suitable process parameters for prototype production are presented.

Originality/value

This paper presents the application and evaluation of a method to support AT in PD that has not yet been scientifically evaluated.

中文翻译：

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注塑模具镶件增材加工方法的评估

目的

本研究旨在研究在产品开发 (PD) 过程中生产和使用增材制造注塑模具镶件的系统方法。为此，对增材模具设计方法（ATDM）进行了评估。

设计/方法论/途径

ATDM 的评估是在学生研讨会上进行的，学生们在研讨会上开发产品并使用 AT 原型对其进行验证。评估过程包括工作结果分析以及问卷调查和参与观察的使用。

发现

这项研究表明，ATDM 可以成功地用于辅助生产和使用 AT 模具镶件来生产有效的 AT 原型。作为在工业 PD 中实施 AT 的参考，本文介绍了学生项目组的工作摘​​录以及原型生产的合适工艺参数。

原创性/价值

本文介绍了一种在 PD 中支持 AT 的方法的应用和评估，该方法尚未经过科学评估。