Multi-scale filling simulation of micro-injection molding process

Journal of Mechanical Science and Technology

Volumn 25, Issue 1, 2011, Pages 117-124

  Choi, Sung Joo ^a   Kim, Sun Kyoung ^a  

^a Seoul National University of Science and Technology   (South Korea)

Author keywords

Level set method; Micro injection molding; Multi scale analysis; Slip velocity; Surface tension

Indexed keywords

CHANNEL PATTERN; CONVENTIONAL METHODS; FLOW FRONT; LEVEL SET METHOD; MACRO SCALE; MICRO-INJECTION MOLDING; MICRO-SCALES; MULTI-SCALE ANALYSIS; MULTI-SCALE SIMULATION; MULTI-SCALE SIMULATION METHOD; MULTISCALE METHOD; MULTISCALES; NUMERICAL TESTS; SLIP VELOCITY; THIN PLATE;

DROP BREAKUP; FILLING; LEVEL MEASUREMENT; MOLDS; NUMERICAL METHODS; STATISTICS; SURFACE PROPERTIES; SURFACE TENSION;

INJECTION MOLDING;

EID: 79952570725     PISSN: 1738494X     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1007/s12206-010-1025-9     Document Type: Article

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