Journal of the Korean Society of Manufacturing Process Engineers (한국기계가공학회지)

The Korean Society of Manufacturing Process Engineers (한국기계가공학회)
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A Simulation-based Optimization of Design Parameters for Cooling System of Injection Mold by using ANOVA with Orthogonal Array

직교배열과 분산분석법을 이용한 사출금형 냉각시스템 파라미터의 시뮬레이션 최적설계

  • 박종천 (금오공과대학교 기계공학과) ;
  • 신승민 (금오공과대학교 기계공학부)
  • Published : 2012.10.31
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Abstract

The optimization of cooling system parameters for designing injection mold is very important to acquire the highest part quality. In this paper, the integration of computer simulations of injection molding and Analysis of Variance(ANOVA) with orthogonal array was used as a design tool to optimize the cooling system parameters aimed at minimizing the part warpage. The design optimizer was applied to find the optimum levels of cooling system parameters for a dustpan. This optimization resulted in more uniform temperature distribution over the part and significant reduction of a part warpage, showing the capability of present method as an effective design tool. The whole optimization process was performed systematically in a proper number of cooling simulations. The design optimizer can be utilized effectively in the industry practice for designing mold cooling system with less cost and time.

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