Samsung S5 case mold

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Kadri Williams, an 11th grader at Windsor High School, tackled a design challenge under the guidance of her teacher, Mr. Ricci. Initially, she aimed to create a 3D printed phone case for her Samsung S5. However, she soon discovered that the design process was more complicated than anticipated. She employed an engineering notebook, caliper, drawings, and research to complete the task. Her first attempt resulted in a phone that was too thick and easily breakable. Undeterred, Kadri persevered, refining her design over the course of a year. This involved creating a 3D mold for a silicone case using Oomoo 30 silicone and learning about NaCl solution for cleaning purposes. She also combined chemistry and mathematics in her project. After addressing minor issues, Kadri entered her design into a competition recommended by her teacher. Her 3D phone case mold can now provide cases for her family members and herself. This demonstrates the potential of 3D printing and additive manufacturing to increase product efficiency through innovations like larger-scale parts production and prototyping, as exemplified by Kadri's contributions to the FIRST Robotics program.