Applications of Computer Aided Engineering in Injection Molding

Manzione, L.T. (Ed.), 1987. Applications of Computer Aided Engineering in Injection Molding, Computer aided engineering for polymer processing. Hanser Publishers, Munich, Vienna, New York. This book covers the following: Foreword - Preface to series - Computer aided engineering for polymer processing - Preface - Chapter 1 Computer aided engineering in injection molding by L T Manzione - 1.1 Computer aided engineering - 1.2 Commercial CAE packages for injection molding -1.3 Implementing CAE packages for injection molding - 1.4 Sequential and iterative use of CAE packages - 1.5 Evaluating and benefits of CAE in injection molding - References - Chapter 2 TMCONCEPT expert system for molding by Ernest C Bernhardt, Girorgio Bertacchi, Antonino Moroni - 2.1 Introduction - 2.2 The TMC-MCO program package - 2.3 The TMC-FA program package - 2.4 The TMC-CSE program package - 2.5 The TMC-MS program package - 2.6 Conclusion - References - Chapter 3 Injection moulding expert system, IMES, by Donald C Paulson, Charles P Paulson - 3.1 Introduction - 3.2 Scope of the project - 3.3 Method of development - 3.4 Knowledge base development - 3.5 Cross-checking - 3.6 The operational program - 3.7 Example of a consultant report - 3.8 The 'explain' option - 3.9 Applications - 3.10 Access - Chapter 4 Computer aided engineering in injection molding by Colin Austin - Introduction - 4.1 Database technologies - 4.2 Flow technology - 4.3 Stress technology - 4.4 Cooling techniques - 4.5 Integration - Chapter 5 Mould design with 'CADMould' by G Meges, P Filz, O Kretzschmar, H Recker, Th Schacht - 5.1 Introducing computer-aided mould design - 5.2 Rheological layout - 5.3 Thermal layout - 5.4 Mechanical layout and moulds - 5.5 Restrictions and provision of material data - 5.6 Hardware requirements, program use - 5.7 The level of training and skill of a user depends on the program - Notation - references - Chapter 6 GRAFTEK integrated CAD / CAM / CAE system by Stuart Caren - 6.1 CAD/CAM/CAE requirements for plastics injection molding - 6.2 CAE software from GRAFTEK - 6.3 Data files - 6.4 OptiMold - 6.5 Using GRAFTEK software - 6.6 Integration and user interface - Chapter 7 C-FLOW a CAE package with high-level interactive graphics by V W Wang, C A Hieber, k K Wang - 7.1 Introduction - 7.2 What 'C-FLOW' can do - 7.3 Minimal computer knowledge required - 7.4 How analysis is performed - 7.5 Illustrative examples - 7.6 Availability and other considerations - References - Chapter 8 The McGill University Model (McKAM-II): a comprehensive, integrated computer simulation of the injection molding process by Musa R Kamal - 8.1 Introduction - 8.2 General description of McKAM-2 - 8.3 The analytical basis of the model - 8.4 Database requirements - 8.5 Accessibility and availability of McKAM-2 - 8.6 Limitations of McKAM-2 - 8.7 Interfaces and complementary packages - References - Chapter 9 POLYCOOL: a three-dimensional transient mold-cooling simulator by Thomas E Burton, Mohsen Rezayat - 9.1 Introduction - 9.2 Benefits of POLYCOOL 2 - 9.3 What the user needs to know - 9.4 Solution methods: the user's perspective - 9.5 Solution methods: the developer's perspective - 9.6 Limits to the application of POLYCOOL 2 - 9.7 Database requirements - 9.8 Obtaining and running POLYCOOL 2 - 9.9 Coupling to SDRC I-DEAS and MOLDFLOW - 9.10 An example - References - Subject matter index

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