tooling starts - at last!
Well, this is what it's all about. Seeing science transformed into a tangible product. Getting this far has been tough at times for Jill and myself. So, seeing the tooling start to take shape this week at the BEC factory at New Milton meant a lot to us.
So, what are we all looking at? Well, the tooling component shown is destined to make the finger guards for our fan system. The design has to achieve many things. Our design criteria was to produce a finger guard that would achieve just that - keep fingers out - even the smallest most inquisitive ones! Of course, we also have to leave room for air to go through! Any more challenges? Sure - turbulence spilling off the grille would waste energy and be a source of noise - not ideal for a fan destined for those trying to get off to sleep.
Oh, and finally. Lets make it a shape people will love.
