Design and Validation of an Injection Mold for a Plastic Product
Session
Mechatronics, System Engineering and Robotics
Description
In this paper, product and mold design in injection molding process is presented, as well as their material selection. Before the first prototype, computer-aided design CAD and tools for computer-aided engineering (CAE) (like MFA – Mold Flow Analysis) were used to achieve the best possible flow quality and ensuring that the process will be economical during production. Suitability for industrial application is assured by analyzing the mechanical, technical and chemical material’s properties. Disadvantages of injection molding, such as the high initial cost for mold equipment are emphasizes, and also highlighted its benefits for mass production compared to other manufacturing processes. These findings contribute to more practical solutions for mold and plastic component industries.
Keywords:
Injection molding, Product and Mold design, CAD&CAE, Mold Flow Analysis (MFA)
Proceedings Editor
Edmond Hajrizi
ISBN
978-9951-982-41-2
Location
UBT Lipjan, Kosovo
Start Date
25-10-2025 9:00 AM
End Date
26-10-2025 6:00 PM
DOI
10.33107/ubt-ic.2025.286
Recommended Citation
Caka, Leonor and Smaili, Fidan, "Design and Validation of an Injection Mold for a Plastic Product" (2025). UBT International Conference. 3.
https://knowledgecenter.ubt-uni.net/conference/2025UBTIC/MSER/3
Design and Validation of an Injection Mold for a Plastic Product
UBT Lipjan, Kosovo
In this paper, product and mold design in injection molding process is presented, as well as their material selection. Before the first prototype, computer-aided design CAD and tools for computer-aided engineering (CAE) (like MFA – Mold Flow Analysis) were used to achieve the best possible flow quality and ensuring that the process will be economical during production. Suitability for industrial application is assured by analyzing the mechanical, technical and chemical material’s properties. Disadvantages of injection molding, such as the high initial cost for mold equipment are emphasizes, and also highlighted its benefits for mass production compared to other manufacturing processes. These findings contribute to more practical solutions for mold and plastic component industries.