Applying a new mold temperature control strategy to improve the tensile strength of thin wall products in injection molding processes.

ABSTRACT: Mold temperature control critically influences injection molding, impacting product quality and production efficiency. High mold temperatures enhance surface quality but prolong cooling, increasing cycle time, whereas low temperatures cause defects like weak weld lines and incomplete filling. This study aims to reduce cycle time and enhance tensile strength of thin-wall injection-molded products by developing an innovative mold temperature control strategy using induction heating to preheat mold inserts. The primary objective is to eliminate in-cycle heating delays while ensuring optimal mold temperatures for improved mechanical properties. However, the power consumption of this process significantly increases due to the energy-intensive nature of induction heating. Research involved numer

SUBMITTER: Do TT 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12680320 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature