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http://dx.doi.org/10.14775/ksmpe.2020.19.08.050

A Study on Injection Molding Analysis of a Plastic Rack Gear  

Kim, Hyung-Kook (School of Smart Mechanical & Automotive Engineering, Changwon Moonsung University)
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Journal of the Korean Society of Manufacturing Process Engineers / v.19, no.8, 2020 , pp. 50-55 More about this Journal
Abstract
This study investigates the injection molding of a plastic rack gear and focuses on deflections in the part. The causes of deflections were found and resolved through a trade-off study by injection molding analysis. Based on a warpage analysis, the fiber orientation was found to be a dominant factor in the occurrence of deflections. Changes in the part design and various injection conditions were analyzed for their effects in reducing deflections. Based on the trade-off study, a new part bottom design, injection time, and melt temperature were recommended. A trial injection was done for the new plastic rack gear, and measurements showed that its flatness surpassed that of the original part and met the specified requirement. The short injection time, low melt temperature, and symmetric similar configuration of the part contributed to the reduction in deflections. Therefore, optimized gate design and injection conditions as well as a new part design were validated through injection molding analysis in this study.
Keywords
Injection Molding; Mold-Die Design; CAE Analysis; Plastic Rack Gear; Warpage Analysis;
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