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Product Design – A Candy Bar
Design, manufacturing, engineering, product development
Steve Dicus
Project description – Students will use the “Produce Design Model” to develop a delicious candy bar. Students will be given the design specifications for the candy bar, which will be used as criteria to evaluate the finished product.
Project Goal - to engage each student in all aspects of the product design cycle. Additionally, students will become more aware of career opportunities associated with each aspect of a products design, manufacturing, quality control, testing, marketing and distribution.
Tools & Equipment needed:
• 3D modeling software (Solidworks)
• 3D printer (Dimension) or model making (prototyping) capacity
• Vacuum forming machine
• Shear – to cut HDPE
• Graphic software for making the label (Microsoft Word)
• Hot glue gun or spray adhesive for wrappers
• Stove top – camp stove
Materials needed:
• 30 mil HPDE (high density polyethylene)– TAP Plastic
• 2 part Silicone – Smooth Sil 940
• Chocolate – Wilton Melting Chocolate
• Thin aluminum foil – Michael’s Craft Store
• Contact cement or rubber cement – Michael’s Craft Store, Home Improvement Store
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