Design and Optimization of Conformal Cooling Channels for Increasing Cooling Efficiency in Injection Molding [PDF]
Applied Sciences, 2023 Injection molding is widely used in the manufacturing process of plastic products. The injection molding process aims to increase productivity, which is impacted by factors such as cooling time, the temperature distribution of plastic parts, thermal ...
Yuandi Wang, Changmyung Lee
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Machine learning method predicting thermal performance of conformal cooling systems [PDF]
Scientific ReportsThe incorporation of conformal cooling systems has significantly enhanced the efficiency and quality of injection molding process. While several automated methods have been developed for creating conformal cooling channels in injection molds, the current
Zhiqiang Zhao
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A Design Optimization Methodology Applied to Conformal Cooling Channels in Injection Molds: 2D Transient Heat Transfer Analysis [PDF]
Engineering Proceedings, 2023 Fabricating conformal cooling channels has become easier and more cost-effective because of recent advances in additive manufacturing. Conformal cooling channels (CCCs) give better cooling performance than regular (straight drilled) channels during the ...
Hugo Miguel Silva +4 more
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Review of conformal cooling system design and additive manufacturing for injection molds
Mathematical Biosciences and Engineering, 2020 This paper points out the significance of cooling in injection molding and briefly reviews the development of cooling systems. The focus of this survey is on the physical model, development, and optimization of conformal cooling systems which have curved
Zhihao Wei , Jiacai Wu, Nan Shi, Lei Li
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Warpage Optimisation on the Moulded Part with Conformal Cooling Channels using Response Surface Methodology (RSM) and Glowworm Swarm Optimisation (GSO) [PDF]
MATEC Web of Conferences, 2017 Today, there are many of optimisation method have been explored by previous researchers to find the appropriate processing parameters setting for the injection moulding process.
Hazwan M.H.M. +4 more
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Conformal Cooling Channel Design for Improving Temperature Distribution on the Cavity Surface in the Injection Molding Process. [PDF]
Polymers (Basel), 2023 Nguyen VT +5 more
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Application of New Conformal Cooling Layouts to the Green Injection Molding of Complex Slender Polymeric Parts with High Dimensional Specifications. [PDF]
Polymers (Basel), 2023 Torres-Alba A +3 more
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DIRECT METAL LASER SINTERING, USING CONFORMAL COOLING, FOR HIGH VOLUME PRODUCTION TOOLING
South African Journal of Industrial Engineering, 2017 Existing techniques to manufacture conventional tool steel inserts for the plastic injection moulding process are expensive and time-consuming. Complex mould inserts, difficult to manufacture with conventional processes, can be produced using Direct ...
van As, Bertus +3 more
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Injection Mold for Plastics Manufactured by Metal-FFF with Conformal Cooling Channels: A Proof-of-Concept Case [PDF]
MachinesInjection molding is widely used for mass-producing plastic components, demanding precise thermal control to optimize cycle times and part quality.
José Enrique Solís +4 more
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Modeling the effect of scale deposition on heat transfer in injection molding [PDF]
Scientific ReportsThe advent of additive manufacturing technologies has revolutionized the design and application of injection molds with conformal cooling systems. These mold inserts, manufactured directly from metal powder, feature complex geometries that align with the
Béla Zink +3 more
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