• Design & Manufacturing
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• 제13권2호
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• pp.30-36
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• 2019

Traditional cell culture(2-dimensional) is the method that provide a nutrient and environment on a flat surface to cultivate cells into a single layer. Since the cell characteristics of 2D culture method is different from the characteristics of the cells cultured in the body, attempts to cultivate the cells in an environment similar to the body environment are actively proceeding in the industry, academy, and research institutes. In this study, we will develop a technology to fabricate micro-structures capable of culturing cells on surfaces with various curvatures, surface shapes, and characteristics. In order to fabricate the hemispheric plastic structure(thickness $50{\mu}m$), plastic preform mold (hereinafter as "preform mold") corresponding to the hemisphere was first prepared by injection molding in order to fabricate a two - layer structure to be combined with a flat plastic film. Then, thermoplastic polymer dissolved in an organic solvent was solidified on a preform mold. As a preliminary study, we proposed injection molding conditions that can minimize X/Y/Z axis deflection value. The effects of the following conditions on the preform mold were analyzed through injection molding CAE, [(1) coolant inlet temperature, (2) injection time, (3) packing pressure, (4) volume-pressure (V/P). As a result, the injection molding process conditions (cooling water inlet temperature, injection time, holding pressure condition (V / P conversion point and holding pressure size)) which can minimize the deformation amount of the preform mold were derived through CAE without applying the experimental design method. Also, the derived injection molding process conditions were applied during actual injection molding and the degree of deformation of the formed preform mold was compared with the analysis results. It is expected that plastic film having various shapes in addition to hemispherical shape using the preform mold produced through this study will be useful for the molding preform molding technology and cast molding technology.

• Design & Manufacturing
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• 제12권3호
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• pp.5-12
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• 2018

Plastic containers which provides the opportunity to reduce transportation costs are lighter and less brittle than glass containers. As a results, efforts to replace glass with plastic are ongoing. The blow molding method is a typical approach in producing plastic containers. Single-stage injection blow molding (ISBM) is one of the blow molding methods. However, the difficulty in controlling the temperature during the injection molding process is considered its main disadvantage. In this study, ISBM process analysis of relatively thick walled containers such as cosmetic containers is carried out. The initial temperature distribution of the preform is deemed to be the most influential factor in the accuracy of blow molding for the thick vessel. In order to accurately predict this, all heat transfer processes of the preform are considered. The validity of this analytical procedure is verified by comparing the cross-sectional thickness with the actual product. Finally, the validated analytical method is used to evaluate the factors affecting the thickness of the final molded part. The ISBM analysis technique for thick walled vessels developed through this study can be used as an effective predictor for preform design and blow process.

• Design & Manufacturing
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• 제17권3호
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• pp.1-7
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• 2023

Blow molding is a manufacturing process in which thermoplastic preforms are preheated and then pneumatically expanded within a mold to produce hollow products of various shapes. The two-step process, a type of blow molding method, requires the output of multiple infrared lamps to be adjusted individually, so the process of finding initial conditions hinders productivity. In this study, digital twin technology was applied to solve this problem. A blow molding simulation technique was established and simulation-based metadata was generated. A response surface ROM (Reduced Order Model) was built using the generated metadata. Then, a dynamic ROM was constructed using the results of 3D heat transfer analysis. Through this, users can quickly check the product wall thickness uniformity according to changes in the control value of the heating lamp for products of various shapes, and at the same time, check the temperature distribution of the preform in real time.

• 한국산학기술학회논문지
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• 제16권9호
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• pp.5789-5794
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• 2015

최근 스마트 폰, 모바일 PC 제품의 외관에 필요한 가벼운 금속제품으로 제조를 하기 위하여 알루미늄 압출 공정과 CNC 가공기법을 적용한 생산방식이 널리 사용되고 있다. 하지만, 알루미늄 압출법은 외관 디자인의 제약이 있으며, 특히 CNC 가공 프로세스가 상대적으로 높은 생산 비용 및 낮은 생산성으로 생산단가가 많이 높은 단점이 있다. 본 연구에서, 새로운 처리 방법을 순서 재료비를 대폭 감소시키고, 제조 속도를 향상시키기 위해 판재성형과 부피성형의 두가지 공정을 섞어 새로운 판단조 공정을 개발하였다. 새로운 판단조 공법(hybrid plate forging)이란 우선 일반적인 딥드로잉으로 중간 모양을 만든 후 원하는 벽 부위만 증육을 하는 방법을 의미한다. 이러한 판단조 공법을 활용하여 재료의 낭비와 제조 시간을 최소화하는 것이 가능하게 된다. 본 연구에서는 상용 유한 요소 프로그램 AFDEX-2D를 통해 판단조공정을 설계하였고 최적의 사용 가능한 소재의 두께와 초기 폭을 설계하였다. 최종적으로 실제 노트북 케이스 금형을 제작하여 제안한 방법의 타당성을 검증하였다.