Expectation of the parts quality on the ground the simulation of the injection moulding process

• Autorzy: Nabialek J. , Koszkul J. , Gnatowski A.
• Języki publikacji: EN

Abstrakty

EN

Purpose: The aim of this paper was to present results of researches concerned to predestining quality of polymer parts created by injection moulding method. The estimation of structural solution quality was made on the grounds of the injection moulding computer simulation. Results of studies were compared with predictions presented in professional literature. Design/methodology/approach: Series of injection moulding computer simulations were carried out for different structural solutions of chosen polypropylene part. Supported by taken results predicted quality of part was evaluated. Next literature studies were carried out to compare taken results with instances happened in industrial practice. The analysis of computer simulations usability in designing process of polymer products was made. For the simulation investigations a professional computer software Moldflow Plastics Insight ver. 6.1. has been employed. Findings: Modern computer programs for injection moulding process simulation allow us to predict the quality of final product. Applied algorithms and calculation methods makes elimination of structural defects possible, on the stage of production process designing. Using computer methods to design and optimization of structural conclusions of parts, cut down time and costs of initiating to production. Research limitations/implications: Authors didn’t have the possibility to inject part in every considered in the article structural versions. In the future it is planed to realize the appropriate injection moulds that make possible the presentation of probable structural errors of polymer parts. Moulds like this could have big educational meaning. Practical implications: Results received during studies are going to be used during didactic studies with students and during trainings for injection moulding machines operators. Originality/value: Results of studies presented in the article permit us to understand the meaning of simulating computer programs application in designing and initiating to production of polymer parts

Słowa kluczowe

EN

computer aiding; modelling of flow; injection; flow analysis; image analysis; polymer flow

PL

wspomaganie komputerowe; modelowanie przepływu; wtryskiwanie; analiza przepływu; analiza obrazu

• Wydawca: International OCSCO World Press
• Czasopismo: Archives of Materials Science and Engineering
• Rocznik: 2008
• Tom: Vol. 32, nr 2
• Strony: 109--112
• Opis fizyczny: Bibliogr. 21 poz.

Twórcy

autor

Nabialek J.

autor

Koszkul J.

autor

Gnatowski A.

• Institute of Polymers Processing and Production Managements, Czestochowa University of Technology, Al. Armii Krajowej 19c, 42-200 Częstochowa, Poland,

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