Open AccessTopological optimization of the design of products manufactured by injection molding of plastics
Author(s) -
Przemysław Poszwa,
Marek Szostak
Publication year - 2017
Publication title -
mechanik
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
ISSN - 0025-6552
DOI - 10.17814/mechanik.2017.11.151
Subject(s) - mold , molding (decorative) , rigidity (electromagnetism) , topology optimization , injection molding machine , context (archaeology) , mechanical engineering , materials science , topology (electrical circuits) , engineering drawing , composite material , computer science , process engineering , mathematics , engineering , structural engineering , finite element method , combinatorics , paleontology , biology
The use of so-called topological optimization for products manufactured by means of injection molding of plastics, is presented. This is a computational method that allows for maximum rigidity of the mold geometry, while reducing its mass. Possibilities of selected numerical tools using topological optimization and constraints in the context of injection molding process, are presented.