Optimizing Injection Molding for Propellers with Soft Computing, Fuzzy Evaluation, and Taguchi Method

<p dir="ltr">This research explores multi-objective optimization in injection molding with a focus on identifying the optimal configuration for the moldability index in aviation propeller manufacturing. The study employs the Taguchi method and fuzzy analytic hierarchy process (FAHP)...

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Main Author: M. Hedayati-Dezfooli (21393728) (author)
Other Authors: Mehdi Moayyedian (14880358) (author), Ali Dinc (21393731) (author), Mostafa Abdrabboh (21393734) (author), Ahmed Saber (20037717) (author), A. M. Amer (21393737) (author)
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Mehdi Moayyedian (14880358)
Ali Dinc (21393731)
Mostafa Abdrabboh (21393734)
Ahmed Saber (20037717)
A. M. Amer (21393737)
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Manufacturing engineering
Materials engineering
Mechanical engineering
Information and computing sciences
Machine learning
Mathematical sciences
Numerical and computational mathematics
Injection Molding
Shrinkage
Sink Mark
Soft Computing
FAHP
TOPSIS
Taguchi
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description <p dir="ltr">This research explores multi-objective optimization in injection molding with a focus on identifying the optimal configuration for the moldability index in aviation propeller manufacturing. The study employs the Taguchi method and fuzzy analytic hierarchy process (FAHP) combined with the Technique for the Order Performance by Similarity to the Ideal Solution (TOPSIS) to systematically evaluate diverse objectives. The investigation specifically addresses two prevalent defects—shrinkage rate and sink mark—that impact the final quality of injection-molded components. Polypropylene is chosen as the injection material, and critical process parameters encompass melt temperature, mold temperature, filling time, cooling time, and pressure holding time. The Taguchi L25 orthogonal array is selected, considering the number of levels and parameters, and Finite Element Analysis (FEA) is applied to enhance precision in results. To validate both simulation outcomes and the proposed optimization methodology, Artificial Neural Network (ANN) analysis is conducted for the chosen component. The Fuzzy-TOPSIS method, in conjunction with ANN, is employed to ascertain the optimal levels of the selected parameters. The margin of error between the chosen optimization methods is found to be less than one percent, underscoring their suitability for injection molding optimization. The efficacy of the selected optimization method has been corroborated in prior research. Ultimately, employing the fuzzy-TOPSIS optimization method yields a minimum shrinkage value of 16.34% and a sink mark value of 0.0516 mm. Similarly, utilizing the ANN optimization method results in minimum values of 16.42% for shrinkage and 0.0519 mm for the sink mark.</p><h2>Other Information</h2><p dir="ltr">Published in: Emerging Science Journal<br>License: <a href="https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/deed.en" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/</a> <br>See article on publisher's website: <a href="https://dx.doi.org/10.28991/esj-2024-08-05-025" target="_blank">https://dx.doi.org/10.28991/esj-2024-08-05-025</a></p>
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spelling Optimizing Injection Molding for Propellers with Soft Computing, Fuzzy Evaluation, and Taguchi MethodM. Hedayati-Dezfooli (21393728)Mehdi Moayyedian (14880358)Ali Dinc (21393731)Mostafa Abdrabboh (21393734)Ahmed Saber (20037717)A. M. Amer (21393737)EngineeringManufacturing engineeringMaterials engineeringMechanical engineeringInformation and computing sciencesMachine learningMathematical sciencesNumerical and computational mathematicsInjection MoldingShrinkageSink MarkSoft ComputingFAHPTOPSISTaguchi<p dir="ltr">This research explores multi-objective optimization in injection molding with a focus on identifying the optimal configuration for the moldability index in aviation propeller manufacturing. The study employs the Taguchi method and fuzzy analytic hierarchy process (FAHP) combined with the Technique for the Order Performance by Similarity to the Ideal Solution (TOPSIS) to systematically evaluate diverse objectives. The investigation specifically addresses two prevalent defects—shrinkage rate and sink mark—that impact the final quality of injection-molded components. Polypropylene is chosen as the injection material, and critical process parameters encompass melt temperature, mold temperature, filling time, cooling time, and pressure holding time. The Taguchi L25 orthogonal array is selected, considering the number of levels and parameters, and Finite Element Analysis (FEA) is applied to enhance precision in results. To validate both simulation outcomes and the proposed optimization methodology, Artificial Neural Network (ANN) analysis is conducted for the chosen component. The Fuzzy-TOPSIS method, in conjunction with ANN, is employed to ascertain the optimal levels of the selected parameters. The margin of error between the chosen optimization methods is found to be less than one percent, underscoring their suitability for injection molding optimization. The efficacy of the selected optimization method has been corroborated in prior research. Ultimately, employing the fuzzy-TOPSIS optimization method yields a minimum shrinkage value of 16.34% and a sink mark value of 0.0516 mm. Similarly, utilizing the ANN optimization method results in minimum values of 16.42% for shrinkage and 0.0519 mm for the sink mark.</p><h2>Other Information</h2><p dir="ltr">Published in: Emerging Science Journal<br>License: <a href="https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/deed.en" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/</a> <br>See article on publisher's website: <a href="https://dx.doi.org/10.28991/esj-2024-08-05-025" target="_blank">https://dx.doi.org/10.28991/esj-2024-08-05-025</a></p>2024-10-01T00:00:00ZTextJournal contributioninfo:eu-repo/semantics/publishedVersiontextcontribution to journal10.28991/esj-2024-08-05-025https://figshare.com/articles/journal_contribution/Optimizing_Injection_Molding_for_Propellers_with_Soft_Computing_Fuzzy_Evaluation_and_Taguchi_Method/30226849CC BY 4.0info:eu-repo/semantics/openAccessoai:figshare.com:article/302268492024-10-01T00:00:00Z
spellingShingle Optimizing Injection Molding for Propellers with Soft Computing, Fuzzy Evaluation, and Taguchi Method
M. Hedayati-Dezfooli (21393728)
Engineering
Manufacturing engineering
Materials engineering
Mechanical engineering
Information and computing sciences
Machine learning
Mathematical sciences
Numerical and computational mathematics
Injection Molding
Shrinkage
Sink Mark
Soft Computing
FAHP
TOPSIS
Taguchi
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title Optimizing Injection Molding for Propellers with Soft Computing, Fuzzy Evaluation, and Taguchi Method
title_full Optimizing Injection Molding for Propellers with Soft Computing, Fuzzy Evaluation, and Taguchi Method
title_fullStr Optimizing Injection Molding for Propellers with Soft Computing, Fuzzy Evaluation, and Taguchi Method
title_full_unstemmed Optimizing Injection Molding for Propellers with Soft Computing, Fuzzy Evaluation, and Taguchi Method
title_short Optimizing Injection Molding for Propellers with Soft Computing, Fuzzy Evaluation, and Taguchi Method
title_sort Optimizing Injection Molding for Propellers with Soft Computing, Fuzzy Evaluation, and Taguchi Method
topic Engineering
Manufacturing engineering
Materials engineering
Mechanical engineering
Information and computing sciences
Machine learning
Mathematical sciences
Numerical and computational mathematics
Injection Molding
Shrinkage
Sink Mark
Soft Computing
FAHP
TOPSIS
Taguchi