Dürr Dental - Dental X-Ray Unit
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
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
Production Results
– Direct quality control of our team on produced molds and parts
– Quality standards were defined in close cooperation
– Easy assembly of produced parts
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