Author

Adrian Lim

Applications / DFM Engineer

Adrian works with customers at the design stage, reviewing part geometry for manufacturability before a mold is cut. He specialises in wall thickness, draft, ribs and bosses, snap-fits, undercuts and resin selection.

Areas of focus

• Design for manufacturability
• Material selection
• Part geometry

Articles by Adrian Lim

• Adding Threads to Plastic Parts: 4 Methods
• How to Design Snap-Fits for Injection Molding
• Designing Undercuts for Injection Molding
• How to Choose a Plastic for Injection Molding
• Plastic Part Aesthetics: Textures & Finishes
• Plastic Materials for Injection Molding
• Designing Ribs and Bosses in Plastic Parts
• Applications of Plastics: A Practical Guide
• Uniform Wall Thickness in Plastic Parts
• What Is Draft Angle in Injection Molding?

Adrian Lim is a house byline used by the Ichiplas engineering team in Johor Bahru, Malaysia. Articles published under it are written and reviewed by the engineers responsible for this area of our work.