Waste Management
Spinning Rotor
Industry: Waste Management
Product: Spinning Rotor
Services: Engineering, Manufacturing
The Challenge
A customer in the waste management industry brought R&D Plastics a spinning rotor design that was functional for its intended purpose but presented opportunities for improvement in tooling and the injection molding process.
The Approach
The R&D engineering team worked with the customer to refine the design, creating a robust part that is easier to manufacture. The rotor is made of polyoxymethylene (POM), measures 3” in diameter by 0.5” tall, and is powered by pressurized water to spray in a unique rectangular pattern. After molding, each part is tested for functionality and dimensional conformance.
The Result
The design revisions produced a more robust part at a lower manufacturing cost than the original design — a direct result of the engineering team’s focus on optimizing for production.
Highlights
| Specifications | Details |
|---|---|
| Product Description | This spinning rotor is powered only by the water forced through it and sprays water in a unique rectangular pattern. |
| Capabilities Applied / Processes | Primary: Injection Molding |
| Equipment Used to Manufacture Part | 90-Ton Toshiba |
| Overall Part Dimensions | 3” in diameter x 0.5" in height |
| Tightest Tolerances | ±0.005" |
| Material Used | Polyoxymethylene (POM) |
| Material Finish | B2 Polished |
| In-Process Testing / Inspection | Waste Management |
| Industry for Use | Waste Management |
| Delivery / Turnaround Time | Molded parts: typical lead time of four (4) weeks |
| Delivery Location | FOB our facility |
| Standards Met | Customer Specifications |
| Product Name | Spinning Rotor |
| Product Description | This spinning rotor is powered only by the water forced through it and sprays water in a unique rectangular pattern. |