Course: Design of Injection Molds

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Course title Design of Injection Molds
Course code TUVI/TP9KV
Organizational form of instruction Lecture + Lesson
Level of course Master
Year of study not specified
Semester Winter
Number of ECTS credits 6
Language of instruction Czech
Status of course Compulsory
Form of instruction Face-to-face
Work placements This is not an internship
Recommended optional programme components None
Lecturer(s)
  • Staněk Michal, prof. Ing. Ph.D.
Course content
1. Project assignment and explanation. 2. Design and creation of 3D geometry of the specified part. 3. Analysis of the suitability of the inlet location. Design and sketch of the injection mold concept. 4. Modification of the model for molding. Creation of the mold parts. 5. Design of the injection mold frame. 6. Inserting the mold parts into the mold frame. 7. Formation of the mold sprue system. 8. Design and implementation of mold tempering. 9. Completion of the 3D injection mold model with maximum use of standardized parts. 10. Creation of 2D assemblies and sections including BOM of the parts used. 11. Review of 2D and 3D assembly, incorporation of comments. 12. Analysis of melt flow in the mold cavity. 13. Analysis of deformation and cooling. Modification of the mold according to the results of the analysis. 14. Submission and defence of the project.

Learning activities and teaching methods
  • Preparation for course credit - 180 hours per semester
learning outcomes
Knowledge
demonstrate a deeper knowledge of polymer injection molding technology with respect to tooling
demonstrate a deeper knowledge of polymer injection molding technology with respect to tooling
describe the possibilities of using injection molding process simulation in the design of an injection mold
describe the possibilities of using injection molding process simulation in the design of an injection mold
assess the possibilities of using additive manufacturing technology for the production of mold parts
assess the possibilities of using additive manufacturing technology for the production of mold parts
apply knowledge with respect to the use of FEM for the structural design of an injection mold
apply knowledge with respect to the use of FEM for the structural design of an injection mold
describe and design individual parts of injection molds with respect to their required lifetime and function
describe and design individual parts of injection molds with respect to their required lifetime and function
Skills
design the individual injection mold systems in relation to the FEM analysis
design the individual injection mold systems in relation to the FEM analysis
prepare a process analysis with respect to the set boundary conditions
prepare a process analysis with respect to the set boundary conditions
design the injection mold using the maximum number of standardized components
design the injection mold using the maximum number of standardized components
create drawings of the designed injection mold with the relevant sections and views
create drawings of the designed injection mold with the relevant sections and views
evaluate the achieved results and create a technical report
evaluate the achieved results and create a technical report
teaching methods
Knowledge
Monologic (Exposition, lecture, briefing)
Monologic (Exposition, lecture, briefing)
Dialogic (Discussion, conversation, brainstorming)
Dialogic (Discussion, conversation, brainstorming)
Skills
Individual work of students
Individual work of students
Practice exercises
Practice exercises
assessment methods
Knowledge
Analysis of works made by the student (Technical products)
Analysis of works made by the student (Technical products)
Grade (Using a grade system)
Grade (Using a grade system)
Recommended literature
  • BEAUMONT, J.P. Runner and Gating Design Handbook: Tools for Successful Injection Molding. 3rd Ed. xx, 450 s.. Munich: Hanser Publishers, 2019. ISBN 978-1-56990-590-.
  • BOBČÍK, L. Formy pro zpracování plastů: vstřikování termoplastů. Díl 1.. Brno: Uniplast, 1999.
  • BOBČÍK, L. Formy pro zpracování plastů: vstřikování termoplastů. Díl 2.. Brno: Uniplast, 1999.
  • LERMA VALERO, J.R. Plastics Injection Molding: Scientific Molding, Recommendations, and Best Practices. xxiii, 400 s.. Munich: Hanser Publications, 2020. ISBN 978-1-56990-689-7.
  • UNGER, P. (Ed.). Gastrow Injection Molds: 130 Proven Designs. 4th Ed. x, 335 s.. Munich: Hanser Publishers, 2006. ISBN 1569904022.
  • VLČEK, J., MAŇAS, M. Aplikovaná reologie. Zlín: UTB, 2001. ISBN 80-7318-039-1.


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