Visualization of Melt-Flow Behavior Inside the Runner in Ultra High Speed Injection Molding
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S. Hasegawa
Abstract
Ultra-high-speed injection molding is a highly effective technique for realizing very thin-walled molded parts; its application to the production of new high value-added products is anticipated. The melt-flow behavior in ultra-high-speed injection molding is expected to differ from that in conventional molding. However, thus far, very few studies pertaining to the phenomena occurring within cavities and runners at such high filling speeds have been reported, thus necessitating the direct observation of melt-flow behavior inside the molds.
In this study, we attempted to dynamically visualize the melt-flow behavior at the runner split portion, especially under ultra-high-speed injection molding. Visualization experiments were conducted using a glass-inserted mold, which was modified from the original visualization mold structure in order to improve the pressure endurance of the glass-inserted visible area. This paper discusses the visualization analyses of melt-flow behavior in two types of experimental split runner systems (three inclined split runners and cross-shaped runners in a cascade layout). The behavior at the runner split area was studied under low to ultra-high-filling rates. The analyses clarified the effects of inertia at the runner branching point, which has not been verified in general injection molding, and the consequent changes in the filling behavior.
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- Contents
- Rapid Communications
- A Novel High Flow Rate Pin for Water-assisted Injection Molding of Plastic Parts with a More Uniform Residual Wall Thickness Distribution
- Regular Contributed Articles
- Structure Property Relationships in PA 6 and PP Copolymers Blended by Single and Twin Screw Extrusion
- Stretchability and Properties of Biaxially Oriented Polypropylene Film
- Dynamic Mold Surface Temperature Control Using Induction and Heater Heating Combined with Coolant Cooling
- Visualization of Melt-Flow Behavior Inside the Runner in Ultra High Speed Injection Molding
- Effects of Cavity Conditions on Transcription Molding of Microscale Prism Patterns Using Ultra-High-Speed Injection Molding
- Effect of Melt and Mold Temperature on Fiber Orientation during Flow in Injection Molding of Reinforced Plastics
- Invited Paper
- Polymer/Layered Silicate Nano-composites
- Regular Contributed Articles
- Paste Extrusion of Polytetrafluoroethylene: Temperature, Blending and Processing Aid Effects
- Influence of Viscosity-interface Modifier Interactions on Performance and Processability of Rice Hull PE Composites
- Single and Multi Objective Optimization for Injection Molding Using Numerical Simulation with Surrogate Models and Genetic Algorithms
- A Process Classification Number for the Solidification of Crystallizing Materials
- Effect of Aerodynamics on Film Blowing Process
- Analysis of Necking Deformation Behavior in High-Speed In-line Drawing Process of PET by On-line Diameter and Velocity Measurements
- PPS News
- PPS News
- Seikei-Kakou Abstracts
- Seikei-Kakou Abstracts
Artikel in diesem Heft
- Contents
- Rapid Communications
- A Novel High Flow Rate Pin for Water-assisted Injection Molding of Plastic Parts with a More Uniform Residual Wall Thickness Distribution
- Regular Contributed Articles
- Structure Property Relationships in PA 6 and PP Copolymers Blended by Single and Twin Screw Extrusion
- Stretchability and Properties of Biaxially Oriented Polypropylene Film
- Dynamic Mold Surface Temperature Control Using Induction and Heater Heating Combined with Coolant Cooling
- Visualization of Melt-Flow Behavior Inside the Runner in Ultra High Speed Injection Molding
- Effects of Cavity Conditions on Transcription Molding of Microscale Prism Patterns Using Ultra-High-Speed Injection Molding
- Effect of Melt and Mold Temperature on Fiber Orientation during Flow in Injection Molding of Reinforced Plastics
- Invited Paper
- Polymer/Layered Silicate Nano-composites
- Regular Contributed Articles
- Paste Extrusion of Polytetrafluoroethylene: Temperature, Blending and Processing Aid Effects
- Influence of Viscosity-interface Modifier Interactions on Performance and Processability of Rice Hull PE Composites
- Single and Multi Objective Optimization for Injection Molding Using Numerical Simulation with Surrogate Models and Genetic Algorithms
- A Process Classification Number for the Solidification of Crystallizing Materials
- Effect of Aerodynamics on Film Blowing Process
- Analysis of Necking Deformation Behavior in High-Speed In-line Drawing Process of PET by On-line Diameter and Velocity Measurements
- PPS News
- PPS News
- Seikei-Kakou Abstracts
- Seikei-Kakou Abstracts
