[HTML][HTML] A review of current advancements in high surface quality injection molding: Measurement, influencing factors, prediction, and control

J Gim, LS Turng - Polymer Testing, 2022 - Elsevier
Injection molding is an efficient manufacturing process for mass-producing parts with
complicated geometry, consistent quality, and attractive appearance. With the increasing …

Potential of rapid tooling in rapid heat cycle molding: a review

NHM Huzaim, SZA Rahim, L Musa, AE Abdellah… - Materials, 2022 - mdpi.com
Rapid tooling (RT) and additive manufacturing (AM) are currently being used in several
parts of industry, particularly in the development of new products. The demand for timely …

Transfer learning of machine learning models for multi-objective process optimization of a transferred mold to ensure efficient and robust injection molding of high …

J Gim, H Yang, LS Turng - Journal of Manufacturing Processes, 2023 - Elsevier
Surface quality is a main quality factor due to the importance of aesthetics, appearance, and
perceived quality of products. Even when the process condition is optimized with the mold at …

A review on microcellular injection moulding

Y Ding, MH Hassan, O Bakker, S Hinduja, P Bártolo - Materials, 2021 - mdpi.com
Microcellular injection moulding (MuCell®) is a polymer processing technology that uses a
supercritical fluid inert gas, CO2 or N2, to produce light-weight products. Due to …

Process parameters optimization in plastic injection molding using metamodel-based optimization: a comprehensive review

S Kitayama - The International Journal of Advanced Manufacturing …, 2022 - Springer
This paper comprehensively reviews the process parameters optimization in plastic injection
molding (PIM) using the metamodel-based optimization. The PIM is a typical manufacturing …

[HTML][HTML] Rapid heating injection moulding: An experimental surface temperature study

R Sánchez, A Martinez, D Mercado, A Carbonel, J Aisa - Polymer Testing, 2021 - Elsevier
Rapid heat cycle moulding (RHCM) is a recent set of injection technologies that allow a full
temperature control in a mould. Between all technologies available in terms of heating and …

Plasmonic colors: toward mass production of metasurfaces

E Højlund‐Nielsen, J Clausen, T Mäkela… - Advanced Materials …, 2016 - Wiley Online Library
Plasmonic metasurface coloration has attracted considerable attention in recent years due
to its industrial potential. So far, demonstrations have been limited to small patterned areas …

Research on formation mechanisms and control of external and inner bubble morphology in microcellular injection molding

G Wang, G Zhao, J Wang… - Polymer Engineering & …, 2015 - Wiley Online Library
This study investigates the formation mechanisms and control of external and inner bubble
morphology in MIM. First, the related theories about foaming and filling flow are analyzed …

Development and application of rapid thermal cycling molding with electric heating for improving surface quality of microcellular injection molded parts

CL Xiao, HX Huang, X Yang - Applied Thermal Engineering, 2016 - Elsevier
A rapid thermal cycling molding (RTCM) technology with electric heating and water cooling
was developed to eliminate the surface defects of microcellular injection molded parts. To …

[HTML][HTML] Design, manufacturing and FEA prediction of the mechanical behavior of a hybrid-molded polycarbonate/continuous carbon fiber reinforced composite …

M Monti, M Palenzona, F Fiorino, F Baudach… - Composites Part B …, 2022 - Elsevier
In this paper, we report a study regarding the design, manufacturing and finite element
analysis (FEA) prediction of the mechanical behavior of a thermoplastic matrix/carbon fiber …