Experimental investigation of process conditions in injection stretch blow moulding

Y. Salomeia*, G. Menary, C. G. Armstrong

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Abstract

Various processing parameters influence the final product properties in the stretch blow moulding process. These properties are highly dependent on the balance between the stretching of the polymer and blowing times as well as the level of the pressure inside the bottle. A data acquisition system capable of accurately measuring the process conditions within an industrial environment is discussed. Experimental work has been conducted on an industrial stretch blow moulding machine by means of replacing the original stretch rod with one that contains a force cell and a pressure transducer. Correlation between the stretching force, displacement of the rod and the pressure inside the bottle give a better understanding of the process and should allow a more precise final element simulation of the process to be developed.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication10TH ESAFORM CONFERENCE ON MATERIAL FORMING
Pages896-901
Number of pages6
Publication statusPublished - 11 May 2007
Event10TH ESAFORM CONFERENCE ON MATERIAL FORMING - Zaragoza, Spain
Duration: 18 Apr 200620 Apr 2006

Publication series

NameAIP Conference Proceedings
Volume907
ISSN (Print)0094-243X
ISSN (Electronic)1551-7616

Conference

Conference10TH ESAFORM CONFERENCE ON MATERIAL FORMING
Country/TerritorySpain
CityZaragoza
Period18/04/200620/04/2006

Keywords

  • CompactRio
  • Data acquisition
  • Instrumentation
  • Sensor
  • Stretch blow moulding

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • General Physics and Astronomy

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