Experimental-Based Optimization of Injection Molding Process Parameters for Short Product Cycle Time

Table 2

Lower and upper bounds for the test variables (bound for both the DOE and optimization).

Test variables	Units	Lower bound	Upper bound
Injection speed	mm/sec	15	60
Injection pressure	bar	450	800
Cooling time	sec	10	30
Packing pressure	bar	100	400
Mold temperature	°C	15	45
Packing time	sec	3	9
Melt temperature	°C	200	250