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Frontiers of Mechanical Engineering >> 2018, Volume 13, Issue 1 doi: 10.1007/s11465-018-0491-0

Intelligent methods for the process parameter determination of plastic injection molding

State Key Laboratory of Material Processing and Die & Mould Technology, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan 430074, China

Accepted: 2017-12-26 Available online: 2018-01-23

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Abstract

Injection molding is one of the most widely used material processing methods in producing plastic products with complex geometries and high precision. The determination of process parameters is important in obtaining qualified products and maintaining product quality. This article reviews the recent studies and developments of the intelligent methods applied in the process parameter determination of injection molding. These intelligent methods are classified into three categories: Case-based reasoning methods, expert system-based methods, and data fitting and optimization methods. A framework of process parameter determination is proposed after comprehensive discussions. Finally, the conclusions and future research topics are discussed.

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