Cheadsada Seedasom.. Injection molding simulation of filling unbalancing flow for X branch runners. Master's Degree(Materials and Production Engineering (International Program)). King Mongkut's University of Technology North Bangkok. Central Library. : King Mongkut's University of Technology North Bangkok, 2013.
Injection molding simulation of filling unbalancing flow for X branch runners
Abstract:
Nowadays the plastic components are applied to several parts in electronic, automobile, medical applications, for example: O-ring and sealing parts. These parts are required for the precision and high quality of a process. Injection molding is the most popular method for producing the associated precise part. The injection molding requires a molten polymer to be injected into a cavity inside a mold, which is cooled and the part can be ejected. The quality of the injection molded part is a function of plastic material, design and process condition. In order to achieve dimensionally accurate parts and high productivity, geometric of the balanced runner is among the most critical factors. In terms of the mold design, the balancing runner geometry is the leading factor in filling a molten plastic in the cavity. However, the melt flows of runners are not balanced even though the geometry is balanced. The previous studies have shown that an imbalance in fill characteristics between cavities exists based on their location with respect to the sprue. Current research has indicated that a polymer's shear thinning characteristic is a contributor to this manufacturing problem. The analysis is not complete; there are X branches runner designs that have imbalance but has not yet to be solved and tested. The main objective of this thesis is identifying key elements which contribute to this fill imbalance and more specifically study the pressure, shear rate and temperature distribution by using FEM method. It was simulated injection by using Moldex 3D by Coretech System. The thesis is also include result of testing melt flipping method to apply with runner for improve balancing. This study presents the brief history of multi-cavity of X branches runner systems, the problems associated with runner design, an in-depth discussion of known factors causing fill imbalance, and the methodology used to study the effects of primary runner length on this phenomenon. The results of the experimental study combined with priority on the design and material property observation will lead to a more complete understanding of what the causes are for this manufacturing problem. In conclusion, this work has demonstrated the comparison between original with melt flipping runner by result of simulation and real testing injection. It point out of distance of sprue with each cavities and the pressure in secondary runner.