Medical Product Design
The purpose of this class was to learn and implement common fabrication techniques used in medical device design and manufacturing.
Sketching
This is a sketch and foamcore model of my computer mouse.
Original 3D model
Machining
Originally I dimensioned and 3D printed a motor and LCD screen. I turned the blood pressure monitor motor on a lathe and milled the LCD screen with a milling machine but had to increase the depth due to the material we were using.
Vacuum Forming
This is a a vacuum formed cover!! I prefer molding due to the restraints from with draft angles.
Molding
This is a one part mold, but we also did 3D modeling for injection molds! I used a 3D printed PLA housing of the Cathedral of Learning.
Textiles
I laser cut fabric for the blood pressure arm cuff then sew and imbed fish bladder into arm pressure cuff. Parts Were gutted from original arm cuff.
Finishing
I sanded the PLA 3D printed housing and proceeded to mix the proper coats to create a smooth finish. After a certain number of coats added and sanded you can prime your part and spray paint it to remove the lines given from additive manufacturing.
Final Project
I took apart a blood pressure monitor cuff and remodeled it within dimensioned tolerance. View my final blood pressure monitor cuff.
