Moldflow-Based Optimization Design of Gating System in Injection Mold for Automobile Bumper

2014 ◽  
Vol 1061-1062 ◽  
pp. 465-470 ◽  
Author(s):  
Bin Xu ◽  
Zhi Yuan Rui
Keyword(s):  
Design Optimization ◽  
Optimization Design ◽  
Weld Line ◽  
Injection Pressure ◽  
Optimization Method ◽  
Optimum Number ◽  
Injection Mold ◽  
Gating System ◽  
Filling Process ◽  
Filling Time

The gating system of an injection mold for car bumper was studied. A design optimization scheme is proposed to optimize both the number and locations of the gates by analyzing the filling process, in order to reduce the part war page and weld line, numerical simulation of injection mold filling process is combined with the design optimization method to find the optimum number of gates and their locations to achieve balanced f low and less weld lines while satisfying the limit of injection pressure. Moldflow software was applied to make analysis and comparison of various gating system in terms of their filling time, injection pressure and clamp force, weld line and distribution of air traps, and an optimized gating system was obtained. The result shows that this method can effectively reduce costs, shorten development cycle and improve the efficiency of molding design.

Bi-Objective Optimization Design of Heterogeneous Injection Mold Cooling Systems

2000 ◽  
Vol 123 (2) ◽  
pp. 226-239 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jinhua Huang ◽  
Georges M. Fadel
Keyword(s):  
Optimization Design ◽  
Optimization Method ◽  
Second Step ◽  
Mold Material ◽  
Injection Mold ◽  
Cooling Systems ◽  
Cooling Channels ◽  
Gradient Based ◽  
Distribution Uniformity ◽  
Secondary Materials

This paper presents a two-step methodology for the bi-objective optimization design of heterogeneous injection mold cooling systems to achieve simultaneously fast and uniform cooling. During the first step, a single fundamental mold material selected from the material database is assumed, optimal cooling channels size, location, and coolant flow rate are obtained through a gradient-based optimization method. Based on the optimal results from the first step, the second step further reduces cooling time and increases temperature distribution uniformity at ejection by finding sensitive areas and distributing both fundamental and secondary materials in these areas through a genetic algorithm. A Finite Element Method with the Jacobi Conjugate Gradient scheme is utilized to perform the cyclic and transient cooling simulation. Two illustrations for the optimal methodology are provided.

Design Optimization of 6-HTRT Parallel Robot Orientated on Workspace

2003 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hui Yu ◽  
Jinsong Wang ◽  
Guanghong Duan ◽  
Lining Sun
Keyword(s):  
Design Optimization ◽  
Motion Control ◽  
Parallel Mechanism ◽  
Optimization Design ◽  
Optimization Method ◽  
Parallel Robot ◽  
Parallel Robots ◽  
Objective Functions ◽  
Restriction Factors

In this paper an optimization method based on the Mechanics of Parallel Robots and orientated on workspace is conducted in the construction of 6-HTRT parallel robot. By analyzing the characteristics of specific workspace and setting up objective functions, optimizations are implemented on the design of parallel robot. As a result of the optimization design, the parallel robot not only figures the minimum overall size of robot structural, but also has workspace unrestricted by the limit range of Hooke joint’s conical angles. The restriction factors on workspace of 6-HTRT parallel robot are reduced thus the algorithm for motion control of the robot is simplified and the performance of the parallel mechanism is improved.

Design and Simulation of Injection Mold for the Shell of Switch

2010 ◽  
Author(s):  
Chuanyang Wang ◽  
Shuai Hu ◽  
Qiubo Qian ◽  
Xuanxuan Shen
Keyword(s):  
Simulation Analysis ◽  
Cooling System ◽  
Injection Pressure ◽  
3D Models ◽  
Injection Molding Process ◽  
Injection Mold ◽  
Molding Process ◽  
Development Cycle ◽  
Successful Probability ◽  
Filling Time

The 3D models of gating system, ejection mechanisms and cooling system of the swtich shell for injection mold are designed by using Pro/ENGINEER software. MOLDFLOW is utilized for CAE analysis. Three schemes are obtained by changing the gate location during the injection molding process. After comparing the volume shrinkage during injection, shrink marks index, filling time and the injection pressure, the best scheme is obtained. According to the optimal scheme, the injection mold is designed. The results showed that simulation analysis method can not only improve the successful probability of mold trial, but also shorten the production development cycle of developing product.

Optimised Design of Mold for Vehicle Throttle Body Bracket Based on CAE

2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Zhang Xinjie
Keyword(s):  
Structural Design ◽  
Optimization Design ◽  
Simulation Analysis ◽  
Cooling System ◽  
Weld Line ◽  
Optimization Analysis ◽  
Filling Time ◽  
Warpage Deformation ◽  
Mould Flow

The throttle body bracket is a structure to support and fix the throttle body. Its quality not only affects the performance of the throttle body, but also affects the running performance of car. Excellent mould is important guarantee for quality of the throttle body bracket. In this paper, mould of vehicle throttle body bracket is taken as research object. Methods combining structural design, simulation analysis with optimization design are adopted. First, process and structure of the bracket are analysed. Three plate mould structure and single-impression layout are determined. Based on mould flow optimization analysis, gate type and location are selected, structural dimensions of forming parts are calculated to design the side core pulling mechanism, remoulding mechanism and cooling system. Simulation analysis for filling time, weld line location, cavitation, cooling effect and warpage deformation are carried out by CAE to realise the optimal design of mould for the throttle body bracket.

Research on the Multidisciplinary Optimization Design Method for the Diesel Engine

2011 ◽  
Vol 84-85 ◽  
pp. 3-7
Author(s):  
Meng Sheng Wang ◽  
Rui Ping Zhou ◽  
Xiang Xu
Keyword(s):  
Diesel Engine ◽  
Design Optimization ◽  
Multidisciplinary Design Optimization ◽  
Optimization Design ◽  
Design Method ◽  
Optimization Method ◽  
Multidisciplinary Optimization ◽  
Design Parameters ◽  
Technical Performance ◽  
The Mathematical Model

Multidisciplinary Design Optimization (MDO) is a new method for achieving an overall optimum design of the complex system. In this paper have researched how to make the mathematical model of the diesel engine system in the CO (Coordination Design Optimization) method, and applied it in the actual practice. The application result demonstrates that in this optimization method, we can achieve the optimal design of this diesel engine by the coordination of rationally configuring the design parameters, and improve the economy, the technical performance, the reliability and the service life of the designed engine.

Multidisciplinary Object Compatibility Design Optimization Based on Simulated Annealing Algorithm

2012 ◽  
Vol 490-495 ◽  
pp. 2515-2519
Author(s):  
Bi Qiang Yu ◽  
Xiao Qun Wang ◽  
Lin Hao Wang
Keyword(s):  
Simulated Annealing ◽  
Design Optimization ◽  
Optimization Design ◽  
Simulated Annealing Algorithm ◽  
Optimal Solution ◽  
Optimization Method ◽  
System Level ◽  
Program Termination ◽  
Annealing Algorithm ◽  
Basic Ideas

In studying Multidisciplinary Object Compatibility Design Optimization method for non-hierarchic system, Simulated Annealing algorithm is introduced to establish system level model , and the basic ideas and working principle is given. In the optimization of system level, the coupling relationship between different subsystems is improved by state accepting function which is embedded in constraint. In this way, abnormal program termination and premature convergence will be avoided and ideal global optimal solution will be achieved effectually. Then the method is proved by used in the optimization design of pendulous micromechanical accelerometer

Multi-levels Kriging surrogate model-based robust aerodynamics optimization design method

2020 ◽  
Vol 34 (14n16) ◽  
pp. 2040115
Author(s):  
Neng Xiong ◽  
Yang Tao ◽  
Jun Lin ◽  
Xue-Qiang Liu
Keyword(s):  
Design Optimization ◽  
Surrogate Model ◽  
Optimization Design ◽  
Design Method ◽  
Computational Cost ◽  
Optimization Method ◽  
Mean Value ◽  
Robust Design Optimization ◽  
Efficient Global Optimization ◽  
Kriging Surrogate Model

Robust design optimization has a great potential application in many engineering fields. In the conventional robust aerodynamics design optimization method, the main difficulty is expensive computational cost related to a large number of function evaluations for uncertainty quantification (UQ). To alleviate the expensive burden for UQ, two levels Kriging surrogate model was introduced. The first level is for the mean value and the second level is for the variances. Through the second level Kriging surrogate models, the method of Monte Carlo Simulation (MCS), which requires a huge number of function evaluations, can be effectively applied to the analysis of variance. Efficient Global Optimization algorithm (EGO) was employed to achieve the global optimized results. To validate the performance of the design method, both one-dimensional function and two-dimensional function were applied. Finally, robust aerodynamics design optimization was applied for a low-drag airfoil. The results show that the optimal solutions obtained from the uncertainty-based optimization formulation are less sensitive to uncertainties to small manufacturing errors.

Optimization Analysis of Injection Mold for Sleeve

2011 ◽  
Vol 230-232 ◽  
pp. 1014-1018
Author(s):  
Zhen Yu Zhao ◽  
Li Xin Huang ◽  
Yong Shan Xiao ◽  
Bai Liu
Keyword(s):  
Injection Mold ◽  
Gating System ◽  
Optimization Analysis ◽  
Workpiece Surface ◽  
Injection Process ◽  
Development Cycle ◽  
Filling Time ◽  
Plastic Surface ◽  
Product Development Cycle

In the paper, the injection process of mold sleeve is simulated with Moldflow software, and the filling time, cavitation, weld, and causes warping are analyzed. The warping effects on the workpiece surface quality. Moldflow software can optimize gating system and shorten the fill time, improve the quality of plastic surface, reduce the number of repair mode, and shorten the product development cycle.

Parameter study and optimization design of a hat oblique tunnel portal

2021 ◽  
pp. 095440972110140
Author(s):  
Zijian Guo ◽  
Tanghong Liu ◽  
Wenhui Li ◽  
Yutao Xia
Keyword(s):  
High Speed ◽  
Optimization Design ◽  
Pareto Front ◽  
Optimization Problem ◽  
Optimization Method ◽  
Design Parameters ◽  
Parameter Study ◽  
Buffer Structure ◽  
Tunnel Entrance ◽  
The Ideal

The present work focuses on the aerodynamic problems resulting from a high-speed train (HST) passing through a tunnel. Numerical simulations were employed to obtain the numerical results, and they were verified by a moving-model test. Two responses, [Formula: see text] (coefficient of the peak-to-peak pressure of a single fluctuation) and[Formula: see text] (pressure value of micro-pressure wave), were studied with regard to the three building parameters of the portal-hat buffer structure of the tunnel entrance and exit. The MOPSO (multi-objective particle swarm optimization) method was employed to solve the optimization problem in order to find the minimum [Formula: see text] and[Formula: see text]. Results showed that the effects of the three design parameters on [Formula: see text] were not monotonous, and the influences of[Formula: see text] (the oblique angle of the portal) and [Formula: see text] (the height of the hat structure) were more significant than that of[Formula: see text] (the angle between the vertical line of the portal and the hat). Monotonically decreasing responses were found in [Formula: see text] for [Formula: see text] and[Formula: see text]. The Pareto front of [Formula: see text] and[Formula: see text]was obtained. The ideal single-objective optimums for each response located at the ends of the Pareto front had values of 1.0560 for [Formula: see text] and 101.8 Pa for[Formula: see text].

scholarly journals Mechanical properties optimization of the steering column based on multi-objective optimization design

2016 ◽  
Vol 8 (12) ◽  
pp. 168781401668294 ◽  
Author(s):  
Si Chen ◽  
Zhaohui Wang ◽  
Mi Lv
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Process Parameters ◽  
Optimization Design ◽  
Strain Difference ◽  
Optimization Method ◽  
Equivalent Strain ◽  
Multi Objective Optimization ◽  
Optimal Process ◽  
Multi Objective ◽  
Initial Results

The mechanical properties of the steering column have a significant influence on the comfort and stability of a vehicle. In order for the mechanical properties to be improved, the rotary swaging process of the steering column is studied in this article. The process parameters, including axial feed rate, hammerhead speed, and hammerhead radial reduction, are systematically analyzed and optimized based on a multi-objective optimization design. The response surface methodology and the genetic algorithm are employed for optimal process parameters to be obtained. The maximum damage value, the maximum forming load, and the equivalent strain difference obtained with the optimal process parameters are, respectively, decreased by 30.09%, 7.44%, and 57.29% compared to the initial results. The comparative results present that the quality of the steering column is improved. The torque experiments and fatigue experiments are conducted with the optimal steering column. The maximum torque is measured to be 260 NM, and the service life is measured to be 2 weeks (40 NM, 2500 times), which are, respectively, increased by 8.3% and 8.69% compared to the initial results. The above results display that the mechanical properties of the steering column are optimized to verify the feasibility of the multi-objective optimization method.

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