1. of An Injection Molding Machine

2. Benefits of Animation zAssembly Animation: -Aid in design of assembly process -Guides to assembly and maintenance procedures -Sales and marketing tool -Design reviews tool zOperation Animation: -Visual aid to comprehension of operation -Sales and marketing tool -Design review tool

3. Project Overview zBackground research zTake measurements of machine components zCreate part drawings zCreate assembly zDetermine an assembly process zAnimate Assembly zAnimate Operation

4. Background Research zWhat is an injection molding machine? zHow does it work?

5. Major Components

7. Creation of Assembly zParts do not fit - Errors in measuring accuracy -Oversimplification of part complexity zParts were left out - Elimination of non-vital components

8. Creation of Animation Determination of Assembly Order zPart Interaction -Part size and location -Clearance of parts zHuman Factors -Logical Process -Maneuverability of Part -Access to part in assembly

9. Assembly Animation

10. Operation Animation

11. Conclusion zCreation of Assembly Process -Part Interaction -Human Factors -Accurate Part Drawings zCreation of Animations -Application to Real World zAppreciation of CAD knowledge