Industrial Impact Glove Guards | Ergonomic DFM Design

# High-Performance Impact Glove Protection Design ## Project Overview This project focuses on the **advanced surfacing** and **mechanical design** of dorsal impact guards for industrial safety gloves. The design balances maximum impact dissipation with the essential requirement for hand dexterity and user comfort. ## Technical Design & DFM Features The guards are engineered specifically for high-volume **TPR (Thermoplastic Rubber)** injection molding. - **Anatomic Flex-Zones:** Segmented geometry modeled to follow the hand’s natural movement, ensuring full range of motion at the knuckles and finger joints. - **Impact Dissipation:** Internal ribbing and variable thickness zones designed to meet **ANSI/ISEA 138** impact protection standards. - **DFM Optimization:** - Precise **draft angles** for clean mold release. - Uniform wall thickness to prevent sink marks in TPR. - Optimized for cost-effective tooling and rapid cycle times. - **Ergonomics:** Sleek, low-profile design to reduce snagging in tight workspaces while maintaining high-visibility aesthetics. ## Tools & Deliverables - **Primary CAD Software:** **SolidWorks** (Complex Surface Modeling) - **Visualization:** Photorealistic material renders in **KeyShot**. - **Deliverables:** Production-ready **STEP** files, native **SolidWorks** files, and 2D technical specifications. This project demonstrates my expertise in combining ergonomic user requirements with rigorous manufacturing standards.