Design and analysis of complex conformal lattice structures for injection molding

添加制造(AM)技术在加快模具生产方面得到了广泛的应用 通过提供复杂的冷却通道，实现保形冷却。用传统的制造 工艺上，只能制造出简单的保形冷却系统。考虑到制造能力和设计 AM技术提供的自由度，更复杂的保形冷却系统，以实现高效的冷却速度 并且可以产生均匀的温度分布。此外，如果冷却通道可以形成晶格 结构，可获得优异的散热性能。本研究旨在进行初步的 注塑成型系统中利用晶格通道实现保形冷却的研究。它将建立 验证了格子共形冷却通道循环分析的高效设计。赫斯基注射剂 Fold是加拿大领先的注塑机制造商。本研究将进行试点研究 让赫斯基了解AM技术和保形冷却的优势和潜力。其结果是 这项研究将由赫斯基的研发团队进一步调查和实施。

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.