A Microcomputer Program for Estimating Production Costs of Injection Molded Plastic Structures

Abstract

The job of estimating the production costs of injection molded thermoplastic structures requires designers and analysts to produce detailed preliminary drawings and consult machinists with expertise in mold production. Interviews with injection molding experts produced a scale of part complexity and associated range of labor hours for mold production. This scale is incorporated into a cost estimating methodology which allows the analyst to estimate the cost of the structure without the aid of technicians. The resulting cost model for the injection molding process is then programmed into an interactive Pascal computer program for ease of use and documentation.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Sep 01, 1991
Accession Number
ADA244178

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  • Kyle F. Byard

Organizations

  • Air Force Institute of Technology

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  • Space
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Aerospace Industry
  • Air Force
  • Business Administration
  • Computer Programs
  • Computers
  • Cost Models
  • Costs
  • Crystal Structure
  • Fabrication
  • Injection Molding
  • Manufacturing
  • Materials Processing
  • Moldings
  • Personal Computers
  • Production
  • Structural Components
  • United States

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  • Computational Modeling and Simulation
  • Instructional Design and Training Evaluation.
  • Reinforced Composite Materials