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3M heat pro
vinyl wrapping heat gun
a heat gun meticulously designed for precision and efficiency, delivering controlled heat to ensure seamless application without damaging the vinyl or underlying paint.
a heat gun meticulously designed for precision and efficiency, delivering controlled heat to ensure seamless application without damaging the vinyl or underlying paint.
Design a heat gun for vinyl wrapping with an improved form factor and increased adjustability
In order to get a better understanding behind the current professional user workflow I met Dan a 5 year auto professional at Deadicated Auto Club. I spent the day with Dan studying his methods of applying vinyl wrap and his go-to tools.
With such a straightforward internal structure, the heat gun offers potential for enhancements, such as more precise temperature settings and a space for battery integration, all while preserving its functional design.
Current Style (3M Xtract™)
Using a combination of Vizcom and Midjourney AI tools I was quickly able to take quick thumbnails and visualize them to gain inspiration and make concept adjustment.
Discovering adjacent forms that peak interest and surface materials such as Tampa® Pol TPY and Textured EPDM.
Creating quick illustrator concepts to test different configurations. After selecting favorites those were used as a basis for more sketch exploration and concept refinement.
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Using a temperature sensor to automatically adjust the system's output not only makes it easier to prevent burning through wraps but also improves overall efficiency and precision.
Using Rhino to further develop the heat gun form based off previous findings and sketching. Creating a range of forms to tune weight distribution and ergonomics.
