Determination and analysis of parameters for the development of a process for decoration plastic parts by injection on fabrics

The injection molding process on fabrics used in the automotive industry is characterized by changes in conventional injection molding process and enables the development of new products with different characteristics. Due to processing difficulties, and considering the need for adaptation of injection parameters when it is done on fabrics, a method for determining and analyzing the process parameters was developed so that technique could be put into practice. Initially tests were conducted in an industry producing automotive parts and the method adopted was replicated in an educational institution. Then, it has been found, that through controlling the injection and mold closing parameters, it was possible to obtain, parts conforming to quality specifications required in both cases.

injection; unconventional processes; IMD; injection on fabrics; injection molding parameters; process development