Design and analysis of complex conformal lattice structures for injection molding

增材制造（AM）技术在加速模具生产方面得到了广泛的应用

Additive Manufacturing (AM) technologies have found extensive adaptation in speeding up tooling production by providing complex cooling channels to achieve conformal cooling. With conventional manufacturing processes, only simple conformal cooling system can be fabricated. Given the fabrication capability and design freedom provided by AM technology, much more complex conformal cooling system for efficient cooling rate and uniform temperature distribution can be produced. Furthermore, if the cooling channels can form lattice structure, superior heat dissipating performance can be achieved. This research aims to conduct preliminary research in using lattice channel to achieve conformal cooling in injection molding systems. It will establish and validate an efficient design to analysis cycle for lattice conformal cooling channels. Husky Injection Molding is a Canadian leading injection molding machine maker. This research will conduct piloting research for Husky to understand the advantage and potential of AM technology and conformal cooling. The result of this research will be further investigated and implemented by the R&D team in Husky.