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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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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Improving Cooling Performance of Injection Molding Tool with Conformal Cooling Channel by Adding Hybrid Fillers. [PDF]
Polymers (Basel), 2021 Silicone rubber mold (SRM) is capable of reducing the cost and time in a new product development phase and has many applications for the pilot runs. Unfortunately, the SRM after injection molding has a poor cooling efficiency due to its low thermal conductivity.
Kuo CC, Chen WH.
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Additive manufacturing–assisted conformal cooling channels in mold manufacturing processes
Advances in Mechanical Engineering, 2017 This article aims to provide an overview of applications of rapid prototyping–assisted conformal cooling channel and shows the potential of this technology in different manufacturing processes.
Mahesh S Shinde, Kishor M Ashtankar
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The Impact of Surface Roughness on Conformal Cooling Channels for Injection Molding. [PDF]
Materials (Basel)Injection molding technology is widely utilized across various industries for its ability to fabricate complex-shaped components with exceptional dimensional accuracy. However, challenges related to injection quality often arise, necessitating innovative approaches for improvement.
Hanzlik J +6 more
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Hybrid Manufacturing of Conformal Cooling Channels for Tooling
Journal of Manufacturing and Materials Processing, 2023 Computer-aided manufacturing (CAM) techniques for hybrid manufacturing have led to new application areas in the manufacturing industry. In the tooling industry, cooling channels are used to enable specific heating and cooling cycles to improve the ...
Thomas Feldhausen +8 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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Testing of milling cutter with the conformal cooling channels produced by the selective laser melting technology [PDF]
Scientific ReportsAdditive manufacturing (AM) provides a wide range of applications such as cutting tool bodies fabrication. The high strength maraging steel M300 manufactured by Selective Laser Melting (SLM) method was thoroughly studied in regards of microstructure and ...
Stepan Kolomy +6 more
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A Hybrid Cooling Model Based on the Use of Newly Designed Fluted Conformal Cooling Channels and Fastcool Inserts for Green Molds [PDF]
Polymers, 2021 Abelardo Torres-Albà +2 more
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Adaptive Conformal Cooling of Injection Molds Using Additively Manufactured TPMS Structures [PDF]
Polymers, 2022 Seo-Hyeon Oh, Jong-Wook Ha, Keun Park
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