An intelligent experimental approach for the optimisation of the process parameters for the thermoforming of plastics and composites KU Leuven
Commercial thermoforming as known today began about 75 years ago. Unlike other major thermoplastic production processes such as injection moulding and extrusion that went through significant technological improvements, thermoforming on an industrial scale still remains a processing technique that is mainly based on operator experience and trial and error. The reason for this is mainly the lack of knowledge on the influence of process parameters ...