Process Simulation Based on 3D Printed Vero-Clear to Produce Injection Mold Inserts

摘要

In this paper, 3D printed vero-clear material is performed according to the simulation result. The aim of this research is finding optimal parameters for both injection molding insert core and insert cavity. The simulation starts from setting parameters of thermoplastics part including polypropylene material and mechanical properties to the software simulation. While injection molding process parameters that consist of melt temperature 215°C, mold temperature 50°C, injection volume 13.42 gram, packing time 30 seconds, cooling time 50 seconds, and cycle time about 90 seconds are assigned for the simulation procedure. The results are satisfying that the condition of the printed insert core and cavity is capable to handle more than 50 parts according to the simulation of thermal distribution before the insert mold components are broken. Therefore, the parameters in both product and process of injection molding can be used as references for producing limited plastic parts quickly and durable.