Papers by Keyword: Clamping Unit

Abstract: This project is focusing on the development of a test unit for the hydraulically driven clamping system, typically used in injection moulding. The objectives of this project are to fabricate the model of clamping unit and to perform structural analysis based on the model design through simulation and by performing actual experiment on the real fabricated model. This actual test was conducted by compressing the load cell in between the two moulds halves in order to get the clamping force value through the data logger. The results obtained from simulation shows that the maximum stress of clamping unit with tie bar can achieve up to 11.2 MPa, with the safety value of 2.5. In the other hand, for the actual test experiment, the result the maximum clamping force produce is 3160N at 52bar of pressure. These values are important to be used as guidance in selecting the suitable injector part. As a conclusion, this clamping system has work properly and efficiently to be used for further research and a tool to understand more about the mechanism and the effects of clamping units in injection moulding process.

Abstract: Clamping unit is an important component of injection molding machine. The clamping force and the clamping speed of clamping unit not only effect on the quality of molding products, but also determine the cyclic number. The large force amplification and large stroke ratio can reduce energy consumption and improve the productive efficiency. In this article, force amplification ratio and stroke ratio were used as the optimization goals. Non-dominated sorting genetic algorithm was used as the optimization method. The optimization result was better than the original design. So this article provides a reference for the same or similar product’s optimization.

Abstract: In this paper, the clamping unit of a two-platen injection molding machine was modeled by Pro/ENGINEER, and was imported to Altair HyperWorks. In HyperMesh module, the finite element model was set up, ANSYS has been used in the finite element analysis of the clamping unit and the deformation and stress results were obtained. Based on the topology optimization of HyperWorks/OptiStruct, recommendations to improve the structure of the clamping mechanism are presented; the results showed that less material was used while its performance was maintained.

Abstract: The paper is to simulate and analyze the mechanical behavior of the clamp system of an injection molding machine. Different commercial simulation tools are combined to create complete model of the system. The flexibility of several components is included by importing a FE model generated in ANSYS. Then the dynamic characters are presented in MBS software ADAMS. The mechanical behavior of connecting bars, tie bars were analyzed and quantified in order to work out improvements. The results show that the rear link and tie bar were the weakest parts in terms of safety.

Abstract: The plastic injection molding is widely used for the manufacturing of complicated-shaped and high value-added products. The plastic injection molding machine is the most important equipment for the industry. This paper focuses on the mold separation (MS) of the injection molding machines. The characteristics of the MS of injection molding machine with different clamping units are systemically analyzed, the five-hinge joint-double toggle clamping unit and the direct hydraulic pressure clamping unit included. The study points out there are several typical differences between the different clamping units. Meanwhile, it shows there is a linear relation between the MS value and the product weight, and explains why the MS signal can be used to control the injection molding process.

Abstract: The performance advantages of the newly full-hydraulic internal circulation two-platen injection molding machine were investigated deeply and comprehensively. The application prospects were also forecasted. Thanks to the use of internal circulation cylinders in the injection molding machine, the hydraulic system is greatly simplified. Mold-moving and mold-locking are actuated by different cylinders respectively which not only balance the force and velocity but obtain excellent mold-locking properties and high molding stability. The injection molding machine was equipped with servomotor which drives quantified pump in order to save energy and lower noise. The newly full-hydraulic internal circulation two-platen injection molding machine will be the next generation injection molding machine.