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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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Modeling the effect of scale deposition on heat transfer in injection molding [PDF]

Scientific Reports
The 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, Anna Héri-Szuchács, Szabolcs Hajagos, József Gábor Kovács   +3 more
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Optimizing a photon absorber using conformal cooling channels and additive manufacturing in copper [PDF]

Journal of Synchrotron Radiation
Many of the 70 synchrotron facilities worldwide are undergoing upgrades to their infrastructure to meet a growing demand for increased beam brightness with nanometre-level stability.
Younes Chahid, Carolyn Atkins, Stephen Hodbod, John Robinson, Xia Liu, Stephen Watson, Maia Jones, Mark Cliffe, Dayo Ogunkanmi, Richard Kotlewski, Lee Chapman, Scott Beamish, Jorge Linde Cerezo, Thomas Wearing, Ahmad Baroutaji, Arun Arjunan, Chantal Fowler, Paul Vivian   +17 more
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Characterization of Epoxy-Based Rapid Mold with Profiled Conformal Cooling Channel. [PDF]

Polymers (Basel), 2022
Kuo CC, Zhu YJ.
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Studi Numerik Kontur Pola Aliran Fluida Pendinginan Pada Mold Injeksi Molding

Infotekmesin: Media Komunikasi Ilmiah Politeknik Cilacap, 2021
The conventional cooling process was chosen because of the better estimation of manufacturing times and lower manufacturing costs. One alternative to minimize the decline in quality in plastic products is by using a conformal cooling process.
Angger Bagus Prasetiyo, Fauzun Fauzun, Azhim Azyratul Azmi, Rizqi Ilmal Yaqin   +3 more
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Design and Optimization of Conformal Cooling Channels for Increasing Cooling Efficiency in Injection Molding

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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CFD study of transient heating and cooling of a blank mould with a conformal cooling channel for manufacturing glass containers

Results in Engineering, 2023
Narrow Neck Press and Blow is a glass moulding process that produces a lightweight container by pressing the glass in the blank mould, baffle, and neck ring to form a parison.
Nuno Rosa, José Costa, António Gameiro Lopes   +2 more
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The design and additive manufacturing of an eco-friendly mold utilized for high productivity based on conformal cooling optimization

Materials & Design, 2022
This study proposes an eco-friendly (ECO) mold that is fabricated using the laser powder bed fusion (LPBF) method, which utilizes a three-dimensional (3D) cooling channel. Unlike previous studies, we designed surface-type conformal cooling channels (CCC)
Woongbeom Heogh, Si Mo Yeon, Dong-Seok Kang, Seonghwan Park, Seongjun Park, Kwanho Ryu, Juhyun Sun, Leecheol Ji, Yong Son, Kyunsuk Choi, Cheol Woo Ha   +10 more
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Rapid Development of an Injection Mold with High Cooling Performance Using Molding Simulation and Rapid Tooling Technology

Micromachines, 2021
Rapid tooling technology (RTT) provides an alternative approach to quickly provide wax injection molds for the required products since it can reduce the time to market compared with conventional machining approaches.
Chil-Chyuan Kuo, Trong-Duc Nguyen, Yi-Jun Zhu, Shi-Xun Lin   +3 more
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Thermal Comparison of Conventional and Conformal Cooling Channel Designs for a Non-Constant Thickness Screw Cap [PDF]

한국정밀공학회지, 2018
Complex parts are manufactured with high production rates using plastic injection. Defects in injection moulded parts are typically caused by non-uniform cooling. The design of cooling channels is a key step in the mould tool design process.
Eric Dimla, Josep Rull-Trinidad, Andres Amador Garcia-Granada, Guillermo Reyes   +3 more
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