A Microcomputer Program for Estimating Production Costs of Injection Molded Plastic Structures

Author

Kyle F. Byard

Date of Award

9-1991

Document Type

Thesis

Degree Name

Master of Science in Cost Analysis

Department

Department of Operational Sciences

Abstract

The job of estimating the production costs of injection molded thermoplastic structures requires designers and analysts to produce detailed preliminary drawings and consult machinists with expertise in mold production. Interviews with injection molding experts produced a scale of part complexity and associated range of labor hours for mold production. This scale is incorporated into a cost estimating methodology which allows the analyst to estimate the cost of the structure without the aid of technicians. The resulting cost model for the injection molding process is then programmed into an interactive Pascal computer program for ease of use and documentation.

AFIT Designator

AFIT-GCA-ENS-91S-1

DTIC Accession Number

ADA244178

Comments

The author's Vita page is omitted.

Recommended Citation

Byard, Kyle F., "A Microcomputer Program for Estimating Production Costs of Injection Molded Plastic Structures" (1991). Theses and Dissertations. 7916.
https://scholar.afit.edu/etd/7916