Injection mould filling analysis: optimization of injection moulding process parameter for air cleaner cover using simulation software (CADMOULD) / Abdul Ghafur Ramadhan Md Nahowi

This study was conducted to optimize the injection moulding process parameter. An in-hood automation part of Perodua new model, air cover cleaner cover was simulated using Cadmould, an injection moulding simulation software. The filling phase of the part was studied to optimize the gate location, runner system, and processing parameter. The objectives of this study are to identify the best feeding system; the gate system and the runner system for the air cleaner cover mould. Beside that the objectives to forecast the defects/problems of injection moulding process during filling phase of the air cleaner cover. Based on this study, it was found that the filling phase of the part is balanced and the weld lines and air traps are outside cosmetic surfaces and mechanically loaded area. After simulation it was shown that the use of innovative Computer Aided Engineering (CAE) technologies has made it possible to drastically optimize processing parameter for process and product development.