The quality of the appearance prototype is crucial for checking the aesthetics of the product. The main purpose of the appearance prototype is to check whether the product design is beautiful, whether the product is easy to use, and whether the product is easy to use.
The quality of the appearance prototype directly reflects the product. A good quality appearance prototype can correctly reflect the advantages of the product, while a poor quality appearance prototype affects people's judgment of the prototype and leads to the misconception that the product design is not good. What are the methods to control the quality of the appearance prototype, and how can we make high-quality appearance prototypes by using the process of supporting the prototype?
Appearance prototype
The appearance prototype model is to make several sets or a set of prototypes based on the designed product drawings without opening a mold, in order to check whether they meet the aesthetic standards of the product. Here are seven main methods to control the quality of the appearance prototype.
1、 Before producing the prototype model, it is necessary to plan the process, materials, accuracy, dimensions, and other issues related to prototype production. Reasonably utilize various materials, including human resources, prototype forming equipment, drawings, project requirements, and various post-processing materials. Collect complete information on the appearance prototype project.
2、 Develop an effective solution based on the fundamental appearance prototype requirements, with a focus on cost control and quality as the top priority, to ensure that customer needs are met.
3、 The quality management personnel of the prototype must carefully control every workflow, and immediately handle any problems found to avoid affecting subsequent processes and wasting costs.
4、 Establish a database for appearance prototype projects to ensure consistency and completeness of prototype drawings, prototype model production processes, parts, and the entire physical model. Strictly implement the relevant prototype production process regulations.
5、 The appearance prototype project database should be updated, managed, and tracked in a timely manner, and the process data, drawings, files, and other materials should be fully organized. In the process of making the prototype, there is evidence to rely on, enabling data sharing and searching. The exchange of information between the Product Design Department and the Product Engineering Department is achieved through a unified database for better communication. Effectively update design drawings, requirements changes, and other materials in a timely manner.
6、 The appearance prototype requires careful handling during post-processing. Strictly control the quality, including polishing, surface strengthening treatment, coloring and painting.
7、 The appearance prototype quality personnel need to have a certain level of product awareness and rich experience. Under the premise of following the drawings and customer requirements, carefully control the production process of each prototype.