Dental X-Ray Unit Dürr Dental

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Dental X-Ray Unit Dürr Dental

Main Tasks and Challenges

To change initial concept of dental X-ray unit design produced with thermoforming to premium device produced with injection molding
Top quality molded parts
Integrated shape of device with big dimensions and many subdivisions of housing parts
Medical good design & engineering solution paying special attention to tolerances
Dental X-ray unit design and engineering solution respecting already predefined design aspects and mechanical structure

"It´s important to have such a supplier and competent partner as Creanova and we are very happy to have a friendly relationship in this hard business world."

Bernd Vogel

Purchasing Department of Dürr Dental

"It´s important to have such a supplier and competent partner as Creanova and we are very happy to have a friendly relationship in this hard business world."

Bernd Vogel

Purchasing Department of Dürr Dental

Design Results

Complete DÜRR DENTAL product portfolio, values, sales points and market analysis to develop guidelines for family feeling concept
Established Family feeling guidelines
Premium look
Continuous, integrated shape
Special attention to the tolerances and subdivisions of big housing parts
Smooth design – reduced visibility of connections of 21 housing parts
Carefully thought out, crafted details
Streamline design
Combination glossy & matte finishing
Highly ergonomic patient positioning area with integrated control panel
The handle into the patient positioning area has special shape and position for maximum comfort
Extensive analysis of mechanical movement interaction with patient to develop special shape of the C-arm minimizing dimensions in the patient’s shoulder area

Engineering Results

Providing engineering support with our extensive specialized experience in engineering of complex plastic parts
Engineering solution specially suitable for big parts production and tolerances within X-ray unit injection molding process
21 subdivision of housing parts ensures good producibility and efficient assembly

Prototyping Results

CNC milling technology – most suitable technology for developing prototypes for devices with big dimensions
Three prototypes provided:
1st step: fully painted prototype
2nd step: prototype of display only
3rd step: full prototype (not painted, excluded display)

Mold Making Results

Close cooperation developing mold design
Special attention to the correct tolerances of molded parts
2 cavity mold for symmetrical components (single mold for 2 parts) for important cost saving and balanced injection
T1 – provided with glossy finishing for time and cost efficiency
Extended DFM and MOLD FLOW analysis to define mold design
High quality molds ensures premium look of parts with glossy finishing