Molding Simulation: Theory and Practice
Molding Simulation: Theory and Practice

Author: Maw-Ling Wang

Publisher: Carl Hanser Verlag GmbH Co KG

Published: 2018-06-11

Total Pages: 584

ISBN-13: 1569907323

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This practical introductory guide to injection molding simulation is aimed at both practicing engineers and students. It will help the reader to innovate and improve part design and molding processes, essential for efficient manufacturing. A user-friendly, case-study-based approach is applied, enhanced by many illustrations in full color. The book is conceptually divided into three parts: Chapters 1–5 introduce the fundamentals of injection molding, focusing the factors governing molding quality and how molding simulation methodology is developed. As they are essential to molding quality, the rheological, thermodynamic, thermal, mechanical, kinetic properties of plastics are fully elaborated in this part, as well as curing kinetics for thermoset plastics. Chapters 6–11 introduce CAE verification of design, a valuable tool for both part and mold designers toward avoiding molding problems in the design stage and to solve issues encountered in injection molding. This part covers design guidelines of part, gating, runner, and cooling channel systems. Temperature control in hot runner systems, prediction and control of warpage, and fiber orientation are also discussed. Chapters 12–17 introduce research and development in innovative molding, illustrating how CAE is applied to advanced molding techniques, including co-/bi-Injection molding, gas-/water-assisted injection molding, foam injection molding, powder injection molding, resin transfer molding, and integrated circuit packaging. The authors come from the creative simulation team at CoreTech System (Moldex3D), winner of the PPS James L. White Innovation Award 2015. Several CAE case study exercises for execution in the Moldex3D software are included to allow readers to practice what they have learned and test their understanding.

Computer Modeling for Injection Molding
Computer Modeling for Injection Molding

Author: Huamin Zhou

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons

Published: 2013-03-04

Total Pages: 40

ISBN-13: 0470602996

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This book covers a wide range of applications and uses of simulation and modeling techniques in polymer injection molding, filling a noticeable gap in the literature of design, manufacturing, and the use of plastics injection molding. The authors help readers solve problems in the advanced control, simulation, monitoring, and optimization of injection molding processes. The book provides a tool for researchers and engineers to calculate the mold filling, optimization of processing control, and quality estimation before prototype molding.

Fiber-dependent injection molding simulation of discontinuous reinforced polymers
Fiber-dependent injection molding simulation of discontinuous reinforced polymers

Author: Wittemann, Florian

Publisher: KIT Scientific Publishing

Published: 2022-11-18

Total Pages: 180

ISBN-13: 3731512173

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This work presents novel simulation techniques for injection molding of fiber reinforced polymers. These include approaches for anisotropic flow modeling, hydrodynamic forces from fluid on fibers, contact forces between fibers, a novel fiber breakage modeling approach and anisotropic warpage analysis. Due to the coupling of fiber breakage and anisotropic flow modeling, the fiber breakage directly influences the modeled cavity pressure, which is validated with experimental data.

Injection Molding
Injection Molding

Author: Rong Zheng

Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media

Published: 2011-06-21

Total Pages: 194

ISBN-13: 3642212638

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This book covers fundamental principles and numerical methods relevant to the modeling of the injection molding process. As injection molding processing is related to rheology, mechanical and chemical engineering, polymer science and computational methods, and is a rapidly growing field, the book provides a multidisciplinary and comprehensive introduction to the subjects required for an understanding of the complex process. It addresses the up-to-date status of fundamental understanding and simulation technologies, without losing sight of still useful classical approaches. The main chapters of the book are devoted to the currently active fields of flow-induced crystallization and orientation evolution of fiber suspensions, respectively, followed by detailed discussion of their effects on mechanical property, shrinkage and warpage of injection-molded products. The level of the proposed book will be suitable for interested scientists, R&D engineers, application engineers, and graduate students in engineering.

Flow Analysis of Injection Molds
Flow Analysis of Injection Molds

Author: Peter K. Kennedy

Publisher: Hanser Pub Incorporated

Published: 2012-09-30

Total Pages: 349

ISBN-13: 9781569905128

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Given the importance of injection molding as a process as well as the simulation industry that supports it, there was a need for a book that deals solely with the modeling and simulation of injection molding. This book meets that need. The modeling and simulation details of filling, packing, residual stress, shrinkage, and warpage of amorphous, semi-crystalline, and fiber-filled materials are described. This book is essential for simulation software users, as well as for graduate students and researchers who are interested in enhancing simulation. And for the specialist, numerous appendices provide detailed information on the topics discussed in the chapters.

Process Modeling in Composites Manufacturing
Process Modeling in Composites Manufacturing

Author: Suresh G. Advani

Publisher: CRC Press

Published: 2010-07-14

Total Pages: 628

ISBN-13: 1466580569

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There is a wealth of literature on modeling and simulation of polymer composite manufacturing processes. However, existing books neglect to provide a systematic explanation of how to formulate and apply science-based models in polymer composite manufacturing processes. Process Modeling in Composites Manufacturing, Second Edition provides tangible m

Successful Injection Molding
Successful Injection Molding

Author: John P. Beaumont

Publisher: Hanser Gardner Publications

Published: 2002

Total Pages: 362

ISBN-13: 9781569902912

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This book simultaneously addresses the subjects of successful molded product development and the practical application of injection molding simulation in this process. A strong emphasis is placed on establishing a clear understanding of the complex interaction between materials, process, mold design and part design, and how injection simulation can be used to evaluate this interaction.

Mesoscale simulation of the mold filling process of Sheet Molding Compound
Mesoscale simulation of the mold filling process of Sheet Molding Compound

Author: Meyer, Nils

Publisher: KIT Scientific Publishing

Published: 2022-07-12

Total Pages: 292

ISBN-13: 3731511738

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Sheet Molding Compounds (SMC) are discontinuous fiber reinforced composites that are widely applied due to their ability to realize composite parts with long fibers at low cost. A novel Direct Bundle Simulation (DBS) method is proposed in this work to enable a direct simulation at component scale utilizing the observation that fiber bundles often remain in a bundled configuration during SMC compression molding.

Injection Molding Process Modelling
Injection Molding Process Modelling

Author: Tien-Chien Jen

Publisher: CRC Press

Published: 2024-09-11

Total Pages: 131

ISBN-13: 1040116671

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Injection Molding Process Modelling presents the application of CAE, statistics and AI in defect identification, control, and optimization of injection molding process for quality production. It showcases CAE in determining the optimal placement of injection points, designing cooling channels, and ensuring that the mold will produce parts with the desired specifications. The book illustrates the capability of the CAE tools to simulate molten plastic flow within a mold during the injection molding process. Explaining how the use of CAE, statistical tools and AI enhances efficiency, accuracy, and collaboration, the book explores the contributions to injection molding in product design and visualization; prototyping and testing; mold design; and analysis and simulation. It emphasizes the integration of statistical tools for optimized efficiency and waste reduction, including statistical process control (SPC), Design of Experiments (DOE), Regression Analysis, Capability Indices, Interaction effects, and many more. The book also illustrates the predictive modelling of typical injection molded product defects using intelligent algorithms. The book will interest industry professionals and engineers working in manufacturing, production, automation, and quality control.

Process Modeling in Composites Manufacturing
Process Modeling in Composites Manufacturing

Author: Suresh G. Advani

Publisher: CRC Press

Published: 2002-08-28

Total Pages: 456

ISBN-13: 9780203910061

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There is a wealth of literature on modeling and simulation of polymer composite manufacturing processes. However, existing books neglect to provide a systematic explanation of how to formulate and apply science-based models in polymer composite manufacturing processes. Process Modeling in Composites Manufacturing, Second Edition provides tangible methods to optimize this process — and it remains a proven, powerful introduction to the basic principles of fluid mechanics and heat transfer. Includes tools to develop an experience base to aid in modeling a composite manufacturing process Building on past developments, this new book updates the previous edition’s coverage of process physics and the state of modeling in the field. Exploring research derived from experience, intuition, and trial and error, the authors illustrate a state-of-the-art understanding of mass, momentum, and energy transfer during composites processing. They introduce computer-based solutions using MATLAB® code and flow simulation-based analysis, which complement closed-form solutions discussed in the book, to help readers understand the role of different material, geometric, and process parameters. This self-contained primer provides an introduction to modeling of composite manufacturing processes for anyone working in material science and engineering, industrial, mechanical, and chemical engineering. It introduces a scientific basis for manufacturing, using solved example problems which employ calculations provided in the book. End-of-chapter questions and problems and fill in the blanks sections reinforce the content in order to develop the experience base of the manufacturing, materials, and design engineer or scientists, as well as seniors and first-year graduate students.