Chavali Aditya Krishna

BD2018

Swaput

To design a punch that can cut multiple shapes of varying sizes. The product must do this without having to switch out the entire body for each new shape and size. The shape cutters available in the market offer a variety of different shapes and sizes; they do so by having the user purchase an entirely new punch for each new shape and size, making them single purpose. Upcoming stationary brand Dismo, aims to address this issue via a multi-purpose punch with an added element of quirkness as part of the brand’s identity.


Report Content

Observing object movements made us more sensitive towards the mechanisms that are in play.

Designing a punch that can cut various shapes and sizes

36 concepts were generated, before shortlisting the final 4.

The final proof of concept model combines all the various mechanisms into one model at 2:1.

9 different iterations for the radially expanding cam were tested before getting it to work.

A range of differently sized hands were used to make the product comfortable in the hand.

The sectional view shows how the various dies are stacked co-centrically.

SWAPUT poster.

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