Research Article

Thermomechanical Optimization and Comparison of a Low Thermal Inertia Mold with Rectangular Heating Channels and a Conventional Mold

Table 6

Optimal design parameters.

ParametersWaterOil

Reference circularA8 mm
B16 mm
C16 mm

Circular optimizedA9 mm15 mm
B2 mm2 mm
C17 mm5 mm

Rectangular optimizedD2.5 mm5 mm
E18 mm35 mm
F2 mm4.5 mm
G5 mm5 mm