FEA and Topology Optimization of 1000T Clamp Cylinder for Injection Molding Machine

The paper consist the detail design of clamp cylinder for 1000 ton injection molding machine with topology optimization. The design is carried out based on calculated diameter and thickness. Modeling and FEA is carried out for newly designed 1000T clamp cylinder and to be verified with theoretical calculation and acceptance criteria. The topology optimization of clamp cylinder is also carried out using CAE tools to reduce weight with the constraints of standard operating condition. The new optimized design of configuration is proposed.FEA of optimized cylinder is also carried out and compared with acceptance criterion. The optimized model is equally strong and light in weight compared to existing model.