Modeling and Optimization of the Injection‐Molding Process: A Review

• Published in: Advances in polymer technology Vol. 37; no. 2; pp. 429 - 449
• Main Authors: Fernandes, Célio, Pontes, António José, Viana, Júlio César, Gaspar‐Cunha, António
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: London John Wiley & Sons, Inc 01.03.2018
• Subjects: Artificial neural networks; Computer modeling; Design of experiments; Design optimization; Evolutionary algorithms; Injection molding; Mathematical analysis; Mathematical modeling; Mathematical models; Molding (process); Neural networks; Optimization; Optimization techniques; Review

ABSTRACT The purpose of this article is to review the research done in the field of mathematical modeling and optimization of the injection‐molding (IM) process. Various papers related to the mathematical description of the filling, postfilling, and plasticating phases of the IM process were assesse...