| EPSRC Reference: |
GR/J24898/01 |
| Title: |
IMPROVED DIMENSIONAL CONTROL OF ROTOMOULDED PLASTIC PRODUCTS |
| Principal Investigator: |
Crawford, Professor R |
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| Department: |
Sch Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering |
| Organisation: |
Queen's University of Belfast |
| Scheme: |
Standard Research (Pre-FEC) |
| Starts: |
01 January 1994 |
Ends: |
31 December 1996 |
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181,197
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This work represents a logical extension of previous SERC funded work to improve the technology base and product quality of rotationally moulded products. In the proposed programme of work a closed loop process control system will be developed in order to automate the machine cycle using information from inside the rotating mould; optimise heating and cooling rates using this information; control the wall thickness distribution in a desired fashion; identify and control the factors which influence tolerances; quantify the effects of mould temperature control as a means of modifying wall thickness distribution and identify and control the factors causing warpage/distortion of rotomoulded products.
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http://www.qub.ac.uk |