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Development and performance evaluation of a low-cost custom-made vertical injection molding machine

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In this study, a concept of low cost injection molding system is presented. A prototype of a vertical injection molding machine has been designed and built based on the basic principles of injection molding. The developed system consists of plunger, melting chamber and custom-made mold. The plunger is used to deliver plastic melt from the melting chamber into the specific shape of the mold cavity. The performance of the custom-made machine is tested by successfully fabricated tensile specimen, Izod specimen, microchannels and gear shapes. The machine is capable of producing plastic parts of various shapes and sizes.

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The authors acknowledge the financial support from the Ministry of Higher Education, Malaysia, under Research University grant scheme project number RG027/09AET.

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  1. Department of Engineering Design and Manufacture, University of Malaya, 50603, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

    M. Azuddin & I. A. Choudhury

  2. Faculty of Manufacturing Engineering and Technology Management, University Malaysia Pahang, Lebuhraya Tun Razak, 26300, Gambang, Pahang, Malaysia

    Z. Taha

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Azuddin, M., Choudhury, I.A. & Taha, Z. Development and performance evaluation of a low-cost custom-made vertical injection molding machine. J Braz. Soc. Mech. Sci. Eng. 37, 79–86 (2015). https://doi.org/10.1007/s40430-014-0145-z

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