Job Specification:
Project: USB Stick
Processes Involved: USB Stick Plastic Injection mould, Moulding , Painting
Components: 3 (Top, Bottom, Endcap)
Project Details:
The isostick is a device that carries
both a flash and optical drive on one USB stick. isostick was developed by
Elegant Invention, a small technology company based in South Bend, Indiana. It
is already proving popular with both IT professionals and amateurs who are keen
to replace mountains of CDs and slow load times with one device that can be
carried around on a key ring.
How the Part / Individual Components Are Made:
For this project UNITED
MOULD develops a three-part injection molding process to
create the top, bottom, and end of the isostick’s housing. Initially the plan
is to use a combination of plastic injection
moulding and painting.
However, the technicians at UNITED MOULD highlight the option for translucent colors and it is soon agreed to proceed
with 3% translucency. Further down the road fully transparent samples are
developed and due to go into production afterwards. The option of using a
material that would glow under UV light is also being discussed.