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http://dx.doi.org/10.14775/ksmpe.2015.14.1.036

Optimization of Injection Molding Design Using Two-Characteristic Value Function Methodology  

Park, Jong-Cheon (Department of Mechanical Engineering, Kumoh National Institute of Technology)
Kim, Kyung-Mo (School of Industrial Engineering, Kumoh National Institute of Technology)
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Journal of the Korean Society of Manufacturing Process Engineers / v.14, no.1, 2015 , pp. 36-43 More about this Journal
Abstract
Optimizing multiple design characteristics which are usually in conflict with each other in the injection molding process is frequently becoming a critical problem for designers who work in this area. The purpose of this work is to develop an automated design methodology for optimizing two such design characteristics found in injection-molded parts. A value function based on decision-making theory is used as a means of evaluating the performance of a two-characteristic design alternative. Also, a design space reduction algorithm based on Taguchi's orthogonal arrays is utilized to discover an optimal design alternative. Verification of the developed design methodology is carried out for an actual model with two design characteristics, the weld line and the gate location, to be optimized in computer simulation experiments.
Keywords
Injection Molding; Value Function; Design Space Reduction Algorithm; Orthogonal Array;
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