Artificial Neural Network (ANN)–Based Prediction Model of Demolding Force in Injection Molding Process

In this study, an artificial neural network (ANN)–based method is presented to predict the experimental effective demolding forces (EDFs) produced during the injection molding of a polycarbonate polymer material. To evaluate the prediction accuracy and capability of the proposed method, three differ...

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Main Authors: Oluwole Abiodun Raimi, Bong-Kee Lee
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Language:English
Published: Wiley 2025-01-01
Series:Advances in Polymer Technology
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/adv/1528204
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description In this study, an artificial neural network (ANN)–based method is presented to predict the experimental effective demolding forces (EDFs) produced during the injection molding of a polycarbonate polymer material. To evaluate the prediction accuracy and capability of the proposed method, three different algorithms, namely Levenberg–Marquardt (lm), BGFS quasi-Newton (bfg), and scale conjugate gradient (scg), were included in the proposed model. The generated models were validated by comparing the experimental and ANN results, which showed good quantitative agreement. The performance of the algorithms was evaluated using the R2 and root mean square error (RMSE) values, which indicated that scg exhibited the best performance with an R2 of 0.9655 and an RMSE of 0.0223. The relative contribution plot of the ANN models showed that packing pressure had a stronger influence than mold temperature, filling time, and melt temperature. These results will form the basis for predicting the EDF of a comparable molded part using ANN and will help to significantly improve the demolding properties of polymer materials.
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spelling doaj-art-cf0d86fcda2a459d810bbbec52b027482025-08-20T01:51:46ZengWileyAdvances in Polymer Technology1098-23292025-01-01202510.1155/adv/1528204Artificial Neural Network (ANN)–Based Prediction Model of Demolding Force in Injection Molding ProcessOluwole Abiodun Raimi0Bong-Kee Lee1School of Mechanical EngineeringSchool of Mechanical EngineeringIn this study, an artificial neural network (ANN)–based method is presented to predict the experimental effective demolding forces (EDFs) produced during the injection molding of a polycarbonate polymer material. To evaluate the prediction accuracy and capability of the proposed method, three different algorithms, namely Levenberg–Marquardt (lm), BGFS quasi-Newton (bfg), and scale conjugate gradient (scg), were included in the proposed model. The generated models were validated by comparing the experimental and ANN results, which showed good quantitative agreement. The performance of the algorithms was evaluated using the R2 and root mean square error (RMSE) values, which indicated that scg exhibited the best performance with an R2 of 0.9655 and an RMSE of 0.0223. The relative contribution plot of the ANN models showed that packing pressure had a stronger influence than mold temperature, filling time, and melt temperature. These results will form the basis for predicting the EDF of a comparable molded part using ANN and will help to significantly improve the demolding properties of polymer materials.http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/adv/1528204
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title Artificial Neural Network (ANN)–Based Prediction Model of Demolding Force in Injection Molding Process
title_full Artificial Neural Network (ANN)–Based Prediction Model of Demolding Force in Injection Molding Process
title_fullStr Artificial Neural Network (ANN)–Based Prediction Model of Demolding Force in Injection Molding Process
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title_short Artificial Neural Network (ANN)–Based Prediction Model of Demolding Force in Injection Molding Process
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