Approaches for numerical modeling and simulation of the filling phase in injection molding: A Review

M Baum, D Anders, T Reinicke - Polymers, 2023 - mdpi.com
Injection molding is a multiphase process that requires accurate simulation of the filling
phase. This is a key element in predicting the complete injection molding cycle. The filling …

Optimization of process parameters for fabricating polylactic acid filaments using design of experiments approach

CC Kuo, JY Chen, YH Chang - Polymers, 2021 - mdpi.com
The amount of wasted polylactic acid (PLA) is increasing because 3D printing services are
an increasingly popular offering in many fields. The PLA is widely employed in the fused …

Characterization of a direct metal printed injection mold with different conformal cooling channels

CC Kuo, ZF Jiang, XY Yang, SX Chu, JQ Wu - The International Journal of …, 2020 - Springer
According to the practical experiences in the injection molding, the knowledge about
conformal cooling channel (CCC) is an essential factor that affects productivity and quality of …

Effects of cooling channel layout on the cooling performance of rapid injection mold

CC Kuo, ZF Jiang, MX Yang, BJ You… - The International Journal …, 2021 - Springer
Conformal cooling channels (CCCs) are a cooling passageway which follows the profile of
the mold cavity or core to perform uniform cooling process effectively in the injection molding …

[HTML][HTML] Modeling the replication of submicron-structured surfaces by micro injection molding

L Piccolo, K Puleo, M Sorgato, G Lucchetta, D Masato - Materials & Design, 2021 - Elsevier
The replication of submicron surface structures by micro injection molding is a crucial factor
in achieving advanced functionalities, such as antimicrobial resistance, in mass-produced …

Study on the influence of microinjection molding processing parameters on replication quality of polylactic acid microneedle array product

W Yu, J Gu, Z Li, S Ruan, B Chen, C Shen, LJ Lee… - Polymers, 2023 - mdpi.com
Biodegradable microneedles with a drug delivery channel have enormous potential for
consumers, including use in chronic disease, vaccines, and beauty applications, due to …

Injection moulding of micropillar arrays: a comparison of poly (methyl methacrylate) and cyclic olefin copolymer

B Guan, JH Pai, M Cherrill, B Michalatos… - Microsystem …, 2022 - Springer
Injection moulding of micropillar arrays offers a fast and inexpensive method for
manufacturing sensors, optics, lab-on-a-chip devices, and medical devices. Material choice …

Injection vs micro-injection molding of nano-particle filled polyamide 6: Moldability and structuring

R Surace, C Pagano, V Bellantone, S Gatti… - Polymer, 2021 - Elsevier
In this work, the moldability via micro-injection molding (μIM) of nano-filled polyamide 6
(PA6) based systems and the microstructural characteristics of the micro-injected parts were …

Thermal behaviour of resin inserts for micro injection moulding: a FEM analysis

B Stampone, M Ravelli, L Giorleo, G Trotta - Procedia Computer Science, 2023 - Elsevier
One of the future challenges is to satisfy a manufacturing market in which the raw material
and its storage are increasingly limited, while the need for product diversification is growing …

Multi-Scale Simulation of Injection Molding Process with Micro–Features Replication: Relevance of Rheological Behaviour and Crystallization

S Liparoti, V Speranza, R Pantani, G Titomanlio - Polymers, 2021 - mdpi.com
The possibility of tailoring key surface properties through the injection molding process
makes it intriguing from the perspective of sustainability enhancement. The surface …