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Thermal optimization of thermoplastic injection moulds

Authors: Vincent SOBOTKA, Didier DELAUNAY, Ronan LEGOFF, Alban AGAZZI

Publication date: June 10, 2018

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6. Choice of control fluid

Once the control channels have been designed, the choice of fluid and its flow rate determine the quality of cooling.

6.1 Thermal performance of control fluids

The efficiency of heat exchange in a tool depends directly on the choice of fluid. and thermal properties, as shown in table 5 . The control fluids most commonly used to cool plastic part forming tools are water and oil. CO 2 can also be used to cool...

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