Moldflow Software in a Complex Plastic Shell Injection Mold Design

2010 ◽  
Vol 29-32 ◽  
pp. 646-650 ◽  
Author(s):  
Zhen Yu Zhao ◽  
Long Liao ◽  
Fei Tang ◽  
Bai Liu
Keyword(s):  
Development Process ◽  
Injection Pressure ◽  
Mold Temperature ◽  
Mold Design ◽  
Plastic Shell ◽  
Melt Temperature ◽  
Injection Process ◽  
Injection Mold Design ◽  
Plastic Mold

The paper describes the important role of Moldflow technology and status. Through the application of Moldflow / MPI (Moldflow Plastics Insight) software for CAE under a comprehensive analysis of the shell molds, injection molding parameters such as mold temperature, melt temperature, injection time and injection pressure are used to simulate the actual production process. This shows the Moldflow technology plays a significant role in the mold development process for optimizing plastic products design, plastic mold design and injection process parameters, etc.

scholarly journals Optimization of Process Parameters for Vertical-Faced Polypropylene Bottle Injection Molding

2018 ◽  
Vol 2018 ◽  
pp. 1-9 ◽  
Author(s):  
Youmin Wang ◽  
Zhichao Yan ◽  
Xuejun Shan
Keyword(s):  
Injection Molding ◽  
Process Parameters ◽  
Dwell Time ◽  
Optimization Problem ◽  
Injection Pressure ◽  
Mold Temperature ◽  
Orthogonal Test ◽  
Injection Molding Process ◽  
Injection Time ◽  
Melt Temperature

In order to obtain the optimal combination of process parameters for vertical-faced polypropylene bottle injection molding, with UG, the model of the bottle was drawn, and then, one module and sixteen-cavity injection molding system was established and analyzed using Moldflow. For filling and maintaining pressure during the process of infusion bottle injection molding, the orthogonal test table L25 (56) using CAE was designed for injection molding of the bottle, with six parameters such as melt temperature, mold temperature, injection pressure, injection time, dwell pressure, and dwell time as orthogonal test factors. By finding the best combination of process parameters, the orthogonal experiment was completed, the results were analyzed by range analysis, and the order of influence of each process parameter on each direction of optimization was obtained. The prediction dates of the infusion bottle were gained under various parameters, a comprehensive quality evaluation index of the bottle was formulated, and the multiobjective optimization problem of injection molding process was transformed into a single-objective optimization problem by the integrated weighted score method. The bottle parameters were optimized by analyzing the range date of the weighted scoring method, and the best parameter combination such as melt temperature 200°C, mold temperature 80°C, injection pressure 40 MPa, injection time 2.1 S, dwell pressure 40 MPa, and dwell time 40 S was gained.

Technology and Mechanical Properties of Samples Obtained by Injection From Arboform L, V3 Nature Reinforced With Aramid Fibers

2014 ◽  
Author(s):  
Dumitru Nedelcu ◽  
Constantin Carausu ◽  
Ciprian Ciofu
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Injection Pressure ◽  
Mold Temperature ◽  
Xrd Analysis ◽  
Sem Analysis ◽  
Aramid Fibers ◽  
Injection Process ◽  
Plastic Materials ◽  
Important Trend ◽  
Manufacturing Technologies

The use of recyclable materials has become an important trend in all activity areas, reason why material based on liquid wood called Arbofill, Arboblend and Arboform will replace plastic in different applications in the near future. The new materials are the main substances that have an important effect on company development and require some simple or complex manufacturing technologies. In case of Arboform L, V3 Nature the injected parts can be obtained using the same injection machines used for the injection of plastic materials. The technological injection parameters, such as: injection pressure, injection time, cooling time, mold temperature, etc., are different. The experimental research focused on tensile strength, friction coefficients, SEM analysis, XRD analysis and EDAX analysis. Considering all of these experimental results the Arboform L, V3 Nature reinforced with aramid fibers could replace the following plastic materials PA12, PVDF, ECTFE, PA66, PA12, PC, PP, PP GF 30, etc. Also taking into account all the results obtained, this material can replace plastic materials in many applications, such as: ornaments, including for cars, connectors, switches etc., electrical industry, different mobile accessories, computers, televisions, mobile phone cases, etc. The material obtained from Arboform reinforced with aramid fibers (5% percent) improved the injection process despite of easy decreasing of mechanical properties.

Investigation of Mold Temperature Affecting on Shrinkage of Rapid Heat Cycle Molding Plastic Part

2011 ◽  
Vol 189-193 ◽  
pp. 2477-2481 ◽  
Author(s):  
Dong Lei Liu ◽  
Chang Yu Shen ◽  
Chun Tai Liu ◽  
Yong Xin ◽  
Ling Sun
Keyword(s):  
Deformation Temperature ◽  
Thermal Deformation ◽  
Injection Pressure ◽  
Mold Temperature ◽  
Cooling Time ◽  
Melt Temperature ◽  
Heat Cycle ◽  
Temperature Conditions ◽  
Packing Pressure ◽  
Packing Time

In order to further investigate the influence of mold temperature in rapid heat cycle molding on shrinkage of plastic past, a self-developed vehicle-used blue-tooth front shell high-gloss mold and an auxiliary device for controlling the mold temperature were employed in experiments. And the effect of the other parameters on shrinkage of part with fixed or changed mold temperature conditions was also studied. Results reveal that the shrinkage of RHCM part is reduced obviously compared with a conventional one, decreasing as quasi-linear with mold temperature increased gradually. At same mold temperature conditions, packing pressure, followed by packing time, is the most significant parameter on shrinkage of part, while cooling time has almost no impact on it. Melt temperature and injection pressure effecting on shrinkage of part exists a critical value, near the thermal deformation temperature of plastic. When mold temperature is set below this temperature, injection pressure has more significant than melt temperature, but it is the opposite. With being elevated gradually of mold temperature, shrinkage of part shows a slight decrease trend under same melt temperature and injecting pressure. While it fluctuates as a “V” shape with a narrow range under same packing pressure, packing time and cooling time presumed conditions, and reaches the minimum near the thermal deformation temperature of plastic.

Molding and Optical Performance Simulations of a New Plastic Grating Lens for an Asymmetric LED Fog Lamp

2012 ◽  
Vol 253-255 ◽  
pp. 2223-2226 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yi Cheng Chen ◽  
Yen Chao Wang ◽  
Shi Chang Tseng
Keyword(s):  
Central Zone ◽  
Injection Pressure ◽  
Mold Temperature ◽  
Stray Light ◽  
Optical Simulation ◽  
Melt Temperature ◽  
Injection Speed ◽  
3D Cad ◽  
Multi Stage ◽  
Test Distance

This research focuses on the effect manufacture factors about the brightness and uniformity of multi-stage reflector. Trace-pro and 3D CAD model were used for optical simulations. The optical simulation results of grating lens and reflector were done as well as successfully developed the LED fog lamp. The results meet the regulations, R19 CLASS F3, of Economic Commission for Europe (ECE) at the test distance of 25 meters, and central zone under line6 achieves average over 3200cd. The optimal design of reflector is of third-order paraboloidal one to improve the brightness and uniformity. The acuter the microstructure’s tip is(R below 0.1mm), the better the apparent improving of eliminating stray light. In accordance with microstructure of grating lens, Moldex-3D is used to help the mold flow filling simulation and mold design. The mold cavity with microstructure was manufactured by the wire cutting and polishing processing. And the molding plastic was optics level PC (Polycarbonate). Both Taguchi’s method applied in Moldex-3D and real injection molding experiments showed that high melt temperature, low injection speed and suitable holding time can reduce warpage; in addition, using higher melt temperature, mold temperature and injection pressure can achieve higher degree of replication of micro features.

Effect of Injection Parameters on Warpage and Sink Index of High-Gloss Injection Parts

2014 ◽  
Vol 621 ◽  
pp. 88-93
Author(s):  
Yi Ning Song ◽  
Xi Ping Li ◽  
Ning Ning Gong
Keyword(s):  
Injection Molding ◽  
Mold Temperature ◽  
Rapid Cool ◽  
Orthogonal Experimental Design ◽  
Melt Temperature ◽  
Injection Process ◽  
Element Simulation ◽  
Injection Technology ◽  
Plastic Parts ◽  
Heat Injection

High-gloss injection molding technology is also called rapid cool and heat injection technology which can be used to eliminate weldmark on the surface of plastic parts, and improve the surface glossiness. However, the warpage, sink index and volume shrinkage of the parts are considered difficult to solve by using this technology. Reasons that cause the warpage and sink index of the parts were discussed in this paper firstly. Then, by using a LCD panel produced in practical injection process as an example, through orthogonal experimental design and finite element simulation, this paper discusses the effects of the injection molding parameters such as mold temperature, melt temperature etc. on warpage and sink index of the parts. The results are of great significance to help to set practical process parameters and assure the part quality in injection process.

Optimization and Design for Parameter in Injection Molding Technology of Cell Shell of Polypropylene

2011 ◽  
Vol 189-193 ◽  
pp. 537-540
Author(s):  
Jia Min Zhang ◽  
Ming Yi Zhu ◽  
Zhao Xun Lian ◽  
Rong Zhu
Keyword(s):  
Injection Molding ◽  
Injection Pressure ◽  
Mold Temperature ◽  
Injection Molding Process ◽  
Technological Parameters ◽  
Molding Process ◽  
Melt Temperature ◽  
Injection Speed ◽  
Technical Parameters ◽  
High Degree

The use of L27 (35) orthogonal to the battery shell injection molding process is optimized. The main factors of technical parameters were determined mould temperature, melt temperature, the speed of injection, injection pressure, cooling time.On the basis of actual production, to determine the factors values of different process parameters.Combination of scrapped products in key (reduction and a high degree of tolerance deflated) tests were selected in the process parameters within the scope of the assessment. Various factors impact on the product of the total height followed by cooling time, mold temperature, melt temperature, injection pressure, injection speed from strong to weak .The best products technological parameters were determined.Good results were obtained for production.

Optimization Design of Stack Package Warpage Based on Moldflow Software

2012 ◽  
Vol 605-607 ◽  
pp. 34-37
Author(s):  
Ming Xiang Zang ◽  
Ting Wang ◽  
Chen Liu ◽  
Yong Rui Zhao
Keyword(s):  
Optimization Design ◽  
Printed Circuit Board ◽  
Injection Pressure ◽  
Mold Temperature ◽  
Simulation Software ◽  
Circuit Board ◽  
Melt Temperature ◽  
Factors Affecting ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Design Factors

Currently, 3D multi-chip stack assembly is becoming the future development direction of advanced manufacturing process for printed circuit board. However, during the process of Components stacked packages, Warpage control of chips in the reflow soldering is particularly important. By Combining Taguchi method and injection molding simulation software – Moldflow, this paper studied FBGA and PBGA warpage deformation in the POP, setted four design factors, such as the mold temperature, melt temperature, injection pressure and injection time , find out the minimum warpage combination of design and critical design factors affecting the warpage. Then the factors are ranked according to the degree of the impact of the above experiments. The best combination of levels for these factors is getted, the stacked package parameter is optimized. Experiments show that the value of warpage decreased significantly.

Automotive Interior Parts Molding Process Simulation and Parameter Optimization

2013 ◽  
Vol 734-737 ◽  
pp. 2725-2729
Author(s):  
Yin Wu Tan ◽  
You Min Wang ◽  
Ge Zhou ◽  
Xiao Yang Du
Keyword(s):  
Injection Molding ◽  
Orthogonal Experiment ◽  
Injection Pressure ◽  
Mold Temperature ◽  
Injection Molding Process ◽  
Molding Process ◽  
Interior Decoration ◽  
Melt Temperature ◽  
Influence Of Process Parameters ◽  
Sink Mark

By the use of UG software，the solid model of the interior decoration board inside the automobile door was created and the molding behavior of the plastic product was simulated and analysis in the virtue of Moldflow．Based on the analysis of the effect of the mould parameter on the molding behavior ,the best gate location was achieved.We designed the L9(33) orthogonal experiment table of the parts injection molding,selected the mold temperature, melt temperature, injection pressure as the factores .Sink mark index, volume shrinkage, maximumwarping deformation and cavity residual stress are determined as the parts quality evaluation. We completed the orthogonal experiment and the range analyses of the results. We analyzed the influence of process parameters on evaluation of every optimal direction,developed evaluation for comprehensive quality of parts. Finally, we get the table showing the tendency on the assessment of the quality index influenced by various factors, which provides a foundation for the approaching research on the parameters of the injection molding process.

scholarly journals Welding lines formation in holes obtained by low pressure injection molding of ceramic parts

Cerâmica ◽  
2018 ◽  
Vol 64 (369) ◽  
pp. 97-103 ◽  
Author(s):  
C. A. Costa ◽  
A. F. Michels ◽  
M. E. Kipper
Keyword(s):  
Injection Molding ◽  
Injection Pressure ◽  
Mold Temperature ◽  
Low Pressure ◽  
Process Conditions ◽  
Injection Mold ◽  
Extraction Temperature ◽  
Post Injection ◽  
Injection Process ◽  
Pressure Injection

Abstract This work presents a study to evaluate the process of producing internal holes in ceramic disks produced by low pressure injection molding (LPIM) process. Two process conditions defined as pre-injection and post-injection were used to test the proposition. In the first one the pin cores that produce the holes were positioned in the cavity before the injection of the feedstock; and in the second one, the pin cores were positioned in the cavity, just after the feeding phase of the injection mold. An experimental injection mold designed and manufactured to test both processes was developed to produce ceramic disk with Ø 50 x 2 mm with four holes of Ø 5 mm, equally and radially distributed through the disk. The feedstock was composed of 86 wt% alumina (Al2O3) and 14 wt% organic vehicle based on paraffin wax. Heating and cooling systems controlled by a data acquisition system were included in the mold. The results showed that there were no welding lines with the post-injection process, proving to be an option for creating holes in the ceramic parts produced by LPIM. It was observed that best results were obtained at 58 °C mold temperature. The pins extraction temperature was about 45 °C, and the injection pressure was 170 kPa.

The Study of Micro-Injection Molding of Thin-Wall Light Guide Plate with Hemispherical Micro Structures

2012 ◽  
Vol 562-564 ◽  
pp. 611-614 ◽  
Author(s):  
Peng Wei Dong ◽  
Heng Zhi Cai ◽  
Ya Jun Zhang ◽  
Zhong Li Zhao ◽  
Xin Liang Wang
Keyword(s):  
Light Guide ◽  
Injection Pressure ◽  
Mold Temperature ◽  
Thin Wall ◽  
Filling Process ◽  
Melt Temperature ◽  
Injection Speed ◽  
Light Guide Plate ◽  
Guide Plate ◽  
Micro Structures

Micro injection molding is widely used due to it’s high accuracy, high production efficiency, low cost and the ability to fabricate products with complex structures. For thin-wall and large area parts, it is difficult to fill the cavity with micro structure. The light guide plate is a typical product. In this paper, the filling process of the light guide plate (LGP) with micro structures on the surface is studied. And the warpage of the LGP is analyzed, which affects the optical performance remarkably. Orthogonal method is used to analyze the filling process and the wrapage. The most important factor that affects the filling process and the wrapage is the injection pressure. The levels of the different process parameters on filling process are injection pressure, melt temperature, mold temperature, injection speed and packing pressure. For warpage, the sequence of the effect is injection pressure, mold temperature, packing pressure, melt temperature and injection speed.

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