Simulation and experimental study on enhancing dimensional accuracy of polycarbonate light guides

Result code in IS VaVaI

<a href="https://www.isvavai.cz/riv?ss=detail&h=RIV%2F70883521%3A28110%2F24%3A63582258" target="_blank" >RIV/70883521:28110/24:63582258 - isvavai.cz</a>

Result on the web

<a href="https://www.mdpi.com/2073-4360/16/22/3203" target="_blank" >https://www.mdpi.com/2073-4360/16/22/3203</a>

DOI - Digital Object Identifier

<a href="http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/polym16223203" target="_blank" >10.3390/polym16223203</a>

Result language

angličtina

Original language name

Simulation and experimental study on enhancing dimensional accuracy of polycarbonate light guides

Original language description

This research investigates the adaptation of conventional injection-molding techniques for producing thick-walled polycarbonate optical components, specifically targeting their application in automotive light guides. With the automotive industry’s growing demand for reliable yet cost-efficient optical products, the study examines how traditional injection-molding processes can be refined to enhance dimensional accuracy and reduce defects. Simulations and experimental trials were conducted to evaluate the impact of critical process parameters, such as melt temperature, mold temperature, injection pressure, and gate design, on the overall quality of the final components. The results show that by carefully optimizing these parameters, it is possible to significantly reduce common defects like warpage, surface imperfections, and dimensional instability. This research highlights the potential of existing molding techniques to meet high industry standards while maintaining cost-effectiveness, offering valuable guidance for manufacturers aiming to produce high-quality optical components for demanding applications like automotive lighting.

Czech name

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Czech description

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Type

J_imp - Article in a specialist periodical, which is included in the Web of Science database

CEP classification

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OECD FORD branch

20301 - Mechanical engineering

Project

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Continuities

S - Specificky vyzkum na vysokych skolach

Publication year

2024

Confidentiality

S - Úplné a pravdivé údaje o projektu nepodléhají ochraně podle zvláštních právních předpisů

Name of the periodical

Polymers

ISSN

2073-4360

e-ISSN

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Volume of the periodical

16

Issue of the periodical within the volume

22

Country of publishing house

CH - SWITZERLAND

Number of pages

30

Pages from-to

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UT code for WoS article

001365915900001

EID of the result in the Scopus database

2-s2.0-85210142858