Optimization of injection molding process parameters using combination of artificial neural network and genetic algorithm method

Journal of Materials Processing Technology

Volumn 183, Issue 2-3, 2007, Pages 412-418

  Shen, Changyu ^a   Wang, Lixia ^a   Li, Qian ^a  

^a ZHENGZHOU UNIVERSITY   (China)

Author keywords

Artificial neural network; Genetic algorithm; Numerical simulation; Optimization; Plastic injection molding

Indexed keywords

COMPUTER SIMULATION; GENETIC ALGORITHMS; NEURAL NETWORKS; OPTIMIZATION; PLASTIC PRODUCTS; PROCESS CONTROL;

NEURAL NETWORK MODELS; PLASTIC INJECTION MOLDING; QUALITY INDEXES; VOLUMETRIC SHRINKAGE;

INJECTION MOLDING;

EID: 33846829958     PISSN: 09240136     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1016/j.jmatprotec.2006.10.036     Document Type: Article

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