This book covers a wide range of applications and uses of simulation and modeling techniques in polymer injection molding, filling a noticeable gap in the literature of design, manufacturing, and the use of plastics injection molding. The authors help readers solve problems in the advanced control, simulation, monitoring, and optimization of injection molding processes. The book provides a tool for researchers and engineers to calculate the mold filling, optimization of processing control, and quality estimation before prototype molding.Content:
Chapter 1 Introduction (pages 1–24): Huamin Zhou
Chapter 2 Background (pages 25–47): Huamin Zhou
Chapter 3 Mathematical Models for the Filling and Packing Simulation (pages 49–70): Huamin Zhou, Zixiang Hu and Dequn Li
Chapter 4 Numerical Implementation for the Filling and Packing Simulation (pages 71–128): Huamin Zhou, Zixiang Hu, Yun Zhang and Dequn Li
Chapter 5 Cooling Simulation (pages 129–156): Yun Zhang and Huamin Zhou
Chapter 6 Residual Stress and Warpage Simulation (pages 157–193): Fen Liu, Lin Deng and Huamin Zhou
Chapter 7 Microstructure and Morphology Simulation (pages 195–236): Huamin Zhou, Fen Liu and Peng Zhao
Chapter 8 Development and Application of Simulation Software (pages 237–254): Zhigao Huang, Zixiang Hu and Huamin Zhou
Chapter 9 Noniterative Optimization Methods (pages 255–282): Peng Zhao, Yuehua Gao, Huamin Zhou and Lih?Sheng Turng
Chapter 10 Intelligent Optimization Algorithms (pages 283–292): Yuehua Gao, Peng Zhao, Lih?Sheng Turng and Huamin Zhou
Chapter 11 Optimization Methods Based on Surrogate Models (pages 293–312): Yuehua Gao, Lih?Sheng Turng, Peng Zhao and Huamin Zhou
Chapter 12 Feedback Control (pages 313–337): Yi Yang and Furong Gao
Chapter 13 Learning Control (pages 339–353): Yi Yang and Furong Gao
Chapter 14 Multivariate Statistical Process Control (pages 355–375): Yuan Yao and Furong Gao
Chapter 15 Direct Quality Control (pages 377–389): Yi Yang and Furong Gao