2D Heat Transfer of an Injection Mold: ANSYS Workbench and Mechanical APDL

Abstract

The latest developments in additive manufacturing have enabled the creation of conformal cooling channels with improved efficiency and cost efficiency. In the context of the injection molding process, it has been shown that conformal cooling channels (CCCs) demonstrate improved cooling effectiveness when compared to conventional straight-drilled channels. The primary justification for this phenomenon is from the fact that conformal cooling channels (CCCs) have the capacity to adapt to the contours of a molded object, a feat that cannot be accomplished with traditional channels. Carbon–carbon composites (CCCs) possess the capacity to alleviate thermal stresses and warpage, reduce cycle durations, and attain a more uniform temperature distribution. Traditional channels employ a design method that exhibits greater intricacy compared to CCCs. The utilization of computer-aided engineering (CAE) simulations is of paramount importance in the advancement of designs that demonstrate cost effectiveness and efficiency. The aim of this research is to evaluate the efficacy of two ANSYS modules for the purpose of validating the acquired outcomes. The two modules exhibit comparable results when used on models with a more detailed mesh. Therefore, it is crucial to consider the objective of the research and the complexity of the computer-aided design (CAD) geometry while making a well-informed choice regarding the suitable ANSYS module to use.

Keywords

• conformal cooling
• injection molding
• computer aided engineering
• design optimization