[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 …

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 …

In-mold condition-centered and explainable artificial intelligence-based (IMC-XAI) process optimization for injection molding

J Gim, CY Lin, LS Turng - Journal of Manufacturing Systems, 2024 - Elsevier
This paper proposes a novel injection molding process optimization method based on the in-
mold condition (IMC) and interpreted influence of in-mold condition features on part quality …

Novel analysis methodology of cavity pressure profiles in injection-molding processes using interpretation of machine learning model

J Gim, B Rhee - Polymers, 2021 - mdpi.com
The cavity pressure profile representing the effective molding condition in a cavity is closely
related to part quality. Analysis of the effect of the cavity pressure profile on quality requires …

Optimization of sequence valve gating (SVG) injection molding based on melt front detection (MFD)

B Kim, J Gim, LS Turng, B Rhee - Journal of Manufacturing Processes, 2024 - Elsevier
This paper proposes a novel optimization method of valve gate (VG) positions and
sequences in sequential valve gating (SVG) injection molding based on melt front detection …

[HTML][HTML] Multi-Objective Optimization of Injection Molding Parameters for Manufacturing Thin-Walled Composite Connector Terminals

M Tan, S Peng, Y Huo, M Li - Materials, 2024 - mdpi.com
The rapid development of new energy vehicles demands significant improvements in
connector structures and performance standards. Wire harness connectors, crucial for …

Investigation of the strength of plastic parts improved with selective induction heating

P Poszwa, P Muszyński, K Mrozek, M Zielinski… - Polymers, 2021 - mdpi.com
The use of selective induction heating of molding surfaces allows for better filling of molding
cavities and has a positive effect on the properties of molded products. This is particularly …

Enhancing weld line visibility prediction in injection molding using physics-informed neural networks

A Pieressa, G Baruffa, M Sorgato… - Journal of Intelligent …, 2024 - Springer
This study introduces a novel approach using Physics-Informed Neural Networks (PINN) to
predict weld line visibility in injection-molded components based on process parameters …

Application of magnetic concentrator for improvement in rapid temperature cycling technology

K Mrozek, P Muszyński, P Poszwa - Polymers, 2020 - mdpi.com
The main method to improve the filling of the cavity by the polymer melt is to increase the
mold temperature. Rapid temperature cycling (RTC) technologies have been used around …

Effect of femtosecond-laser-structured injection molding tool on mechanical properties of the manufactured product

K Kun, Z Weltsch - Polymers, 2021 - mdpi.com
During the injection molding process, the melt travels with a flow due to friction. As the
velocity of the layers next to the wall is less than that of those flowing in the middle of the …