The objective of this project is to evaluate whether plastics can perform comparably to existing non-plastic reusable packaging.
Sponsored By: AmSty
Team Members
Rebecca Olanrewaju | Zachary Cellucci | | |
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Project Summary
Overview
The demand for reusable products and closed loop systems is increasing due to marketability and the increased awareness on the consumer end for more sustainable products. This project focuses on the development of a prototype for a reusable, insulated, pint sized ice cream container made via gas assist from a 100% Styrenic polymer that can then be chemically recycled.
Objectives
- CAD – Container lid and body design concepts
- Moldflow – Gas assist flow simulation to ensure moldability
- ANSYS – Simulated impact testing on container design
- Prototype Mold Design
Approach
- Developed part specifications from the sponsor
- Analysed similar products presently on the market
- Part concept generation through CAD, selected molding process
- Moldflow simulation iterations to ensure moldability and acquire residual wall thickness
- ANSYS simulations, 2D and 3D, were run to ensure part would endure impact specifications with residual wall thickness
- Cold temperature tensile data for the ANSYS simulation was gathered by molding tensile bars with sponsor-provided material and sent to an external lab
- Prototype mold design
Outcomes
- This project ensured that the prototype container meets design specifications per sponsor requirements
- The project provided a new alternative for reusable products in a closed loop system.
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