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Investigation of the Strength of Plastic Parts Improved with Selective Induction Heating
| Content Provider | MDPI |
|---|---|
| Author | Pawe, ł Muszyński Poszwa, Przemysław Mrozek, Krzysztof Zielinski, Michał Gessner, Andrzej Kowal, Michał |
| Copyright Year | 2021 |
| Description | The use of selective induction heating of molding surfaces allows for better filling of molding cavities and has a positive effect on the properties of molded products. This is particularly important in the production of parts that include flexible hinges, which are thin plastic layers connecting two or more parts of the product. By using hinges, it is possible to expand the use of injection molding products and their capabilities. They are widely used in the production of parts for the electrical engineering industry and for packaging Fast Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG). The use of hinges also entails specific reductions in wall thickness. Increases in the shear rate can be expected, which can lead to the degradation of polymers and deterioration of mechanical properties of materials. This paper investigates injection molded flexible hinge parts manufactured with selective induction heating to improve their properties. To verify the efficiency of reduction of material degradation due to high shear rates, open/close tests of elastic hinges were performed. The linear relation between the number of cycles the hinges can withstand, mold temperature and injection time was identified, where mold temperature was the more significant factor. |
| Starting Page | 4293 |
| e-ISSN | 20734360 |
| DOI | 10.3390/polym13244293 |
| Journal | Polymers |
| Issue Number | 24 |
| Volume Number | 13 |
| Language | English |
| Publisher | MDPI |
| Publisher Date | 2021-12-08 |
| Access Restriction | Open |
| Subject Keyword | Polymers Manufacturing Engineering Injection Molding Elastic Hinge Rapid Temperature Cycling Induction Heating |
| Content Type | Text |
| Resource Type | Article |
