Mould Design
Mould Design
Module-I
* Overview of Injection moulding process and machines
* Mould Functions- forming, heat transfer, ejection.
* Effects of machine configurations on mould design
* Basic Concepts of mould design requirements
* Two-plate and multi-plate moulds – detailed overview
* Moulding part-ejection systems
* Thermal aspects of plastics (heat transfer etc.)- effect on mould design
Module-II
* Undercut moulds, sliding and hydraulic cores
* Rheological aspects of plastics-sizing runners, flow characteristics of melts
* Runner and Gate designs • Mould cooling design and efficiency
* Runnerless Moulds
* Product design for injection moulding- effects on mould design
* Standard parts-costs, advantages and disadvantages
* Steels for moulds- cost vs. strength, life cycle, heat transfer etc.
* Low cost prototype moulds- costs and methods of prototyping
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