Research progress in adaptive optimization technology for injection molding process

doi:10.19491/j.issn.1001-9278.2022.09.023

Abstract

Abstract:

This paper introduced the research progress in the self⁃adaptive optimization technology of plastic injection molding process. The research progress in the self⁃adaptive optimization of injection molding by domestic and foreign scholars was summarized， which included the analysis and quantitative characterization of changes in the physical and quality parameters of polymer melts as well as the adaptive optimization of plastic injection molding process. The exis⁃ting problems were discussed and the future research directions were prospected.

Key words: injection molding, self?adaptivity, optimization technology, physical parameter

CLC Number:

TQ320.66⁺2

XU Yuxuan, DANG Kaifang, FU Nanhong, JIAO Xiaolong, XIE Pengcheng, YANG Weimin. Research progress in adaptive optimization technology for injection molding process[J]. China Plastics, 2022, 36(9): 180-186.

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