Analysis of the Machine-Specific Behavior of Injection Molding Machines
The performance of an injection molding machine (IMM) influences the process and the quality of the parts manufactured. Despite increasing data collection capabilities, their machine-specific behavior has not been extensively studied. To close corresponding research gaps, the machine-specific behavi...
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| description | The performance of an injection molding machine (IMM) influences the process and the quality of the parts manufactured. Despite increasing data collection capabilities, their machine-specific behavior has not been extensively studied. To close corresponding research gaps, the machine-specific behavior of two hydraulic IMMs of different sizes and one electric IMM were compared with each other as part of the investigations. Both the start-up behavior from the cold state and the behavior of the machine at different operating points were considered. To complement this, the influence of various material properties on the machine-specific behavior was investigated by processing an unreinforced and glass-fiber-reinforced polyamide. The results obtained provide crucial insights into machine-specific behavior, which may, for instance, account for disparities between computer fluid dynamic (CFD) simulations and experimental results. Furthermore, it is expected that the description of the machine-specific behavior can contribute to transfer knowledge when applying transfer learning algorithms. Looking ahead to future research, it is advised to create what is referred to as a “machine fingerprint”, and this proposal is accompanied by some preliminary recommendations for its development. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-bbf94b555444428c8a1bd39215394dc72024-01-10T15:06:40ZengMDPI AGPolymers2073-43602023-12-011615410.3390/polym16010054Analysis of the Machine-Specific Behavior of Injection Molding MachinesJulia Knoll0Hans-Peter Heim1Institute of Material Engineering, Polymer Engineering, University of Kassel, 34125 Kassel, GermanyInstitute of Material Engineering, Polymer Engineering, University of Kassel, 34125 Kassel, GermanyThe performance of an injection molding machine (IMM) influences the process and the quality of the parts manufactured. Despite increasing data collection capabilities, their machine-specific behavior has not been extensively studied. To close corresponding research gaps, the machine-specific behavior of two hydraulic IMMs of different sizes and one electric IMM were compared with each other as part of the investigations. Both the start-up behavior from the cold state and the behavior of the machine at different operating points were considered. To complement this, the influence of various material properties on the machine-specific behavior was investigated by processing an unreinforced and glass-fiber-reinforced polyamide. The results obtained provide crucial insights into machine-specific behavior, which may, for instance, account for disparities between computer fluid dynamic (CFD) simulations and experimental results. Furthermore, it is expected that the description of the machine-specific behavior can contribute to transfer knowledge when applying transfer learning algorithms. Looking ahead to future research, it is advised to create what is referred to as a “machine fingerprint”, and this proposal is accompanied by some preliminary recommendations for its development.https://www.mdpi.com/2073-4360/16/1/54injection moldingmachine-specific behaviorprocess analysismachine fingerprint |
| spellingShingle | Julia Knoll Hans-Peter Heim Analysis of the Machine-Specific Behavior of Injection Molding Machines Polymers injection molding machine-specific behavior process analysis machine fingerprint |
| title | Analysis of the Machine-Specific Behavior of Injection Molding Machines |
| title_full | Analysis of the Machine-Specific Behavior of Injection Molding Machines |
| title_fullStr | Analysis of the Machine-Specific Behavior of Injection Molding Machines |
| title_full_unstemmed | Analysis of the Machine-Specific Behavior of Injection Molding Machines |
| title_short | Analysis of the Machine-Specific Behavior of Injection Molding Machines |
| title_sort | analysis of the machine specific behavior of injection molding machines |
| topic | injection molding machine-specific behavior process analysis machine fingerprint |
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