Shape Characterization for Optimisation of Bra Cup Moulding
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10.3993/jfbi09201103
Journal of Fiber Bioengineering & Informatics, 4 (2011), pp. 235-243.
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@Article{JFBI-4-235,
author = {Long Wu, Kit-Lun Yick, Sun-Pui Ng and Joanne Yip},
title = {Shape Characterization for Optimisation of Bra Cup Moulding},
journal = {Journal of Fiber Bioengineering and Informatics},
year = {2011},
volume = {4},
number = {3},
pages = {235--243},
abstract = {Foam cup moulding of seamless and traceless undergarments is an important manufacturing technique
for the intimate apparel industry. Nevertheless, there is limited knowledge about the optimization
of the main moulding parameters. In this study, Response Surface Methodology (RSM), based on
a Box-Behnken Design (BBD), was used to analyze the effects of the three main moulding factors
(moulding temperature, dwell time and size of mould head) on the shape conformity of moulded bra
cups and formulate a prediction model in a second-order polynomial form. Design and analysis of
experimental data were carried out by the Minitab R15.1.30.0. The analyses revealed that moulding
temperature greatly affected the shape conformity of moulded bra cup, and the interactions between
moulding temperature and dwell time have major influence on the control of bra cup moulding process.
The optimal cup shape conformity and the corresponding settings of the selected variables in bra cup
moulding process were obtained by solving the quadratic regression model, as well as by analyzing the
response surface contour plots. When moulding temperature and dwell time were set as 200° and 140s for
a mould head size of 36C, the optimum shape conformity of the moulded bra cup was predicted as 83%.
The adopted model was proved reasonably and effectively. This research provided a reference for the
intimate apparel manufacturers to improve the control of the bra cup molding process and production
efficiency.},
issn = {2617-8699},
doi = {https://doi.org/10.3993/jfbi09201103},
url = {http://global-sci.org/intro/article_detail/jfbi/4919.html}
}
TY - JOUR
T1 - Shape Characterization for Optimisation of Bra Cup Moulding
AU - Long Wu, Kit-Lun Yick, Sun-Pui Ng & Joanne Yip
JO - Journal of Fiber Bioengineering and Informatics
VL - 3
SP - 235
EP - 243
PY - 2011
DA - 2011/04
SN - 4
DO - http://doi.org/10.3993/jfbi09201103
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KW - Box-Behnken Design
KW - Response Surface Methodology
KW - Optimization
KW - Foam
KW - Shape Conformity
AB - Foam cup moulding of seamless and traceless undergarments is an important manufacturing technique
for the intimate apparel industry. Nevertheless, there is limited knowledge about the optimization
of the main moulding parameters. In this study, Response Surface Methodology (RSM), based on
a Box-Behnken Design (BBD), was used to analyze the effects of the three main moulding factors
(moulding temperature, dwell time and size of mould head) on the shape conformity of moulded bra
cups and formulate a prediction model in a second-order polynomial form. Design and analysis of
experimental data were carried out by the Minitab R15.1.30.0. The analyses revealed that moulding
temperature greatly affected the shape conformity of moulded bra cup, and the interactions between
moulding temperature and dwell time have major influence on the control of bra cup moulding process.
The optimal cup shape conformity and the corresponding settings of the selected variables in bra cup
moulding process were obtained by solving the quadratic regression model, as well as by analyzing the
response surface contour plots. When moulding temperature and dwell time were set as 200° and 140s for
a mould head size of 36C, the optimum shape conformity of the moulded bra cup was predicted as 83%.
The adopted model was proved reasonably and effectively. This research provided a reference for the
intimate apparel manufacturers to improve the control of the bra cup molding process and production
efficiency.
Long Wu, Kit-Lun Yick, Sun-Pui Ng and Joanne Yip. (2011). Shape Characterization for Optimisation of Bra Cup Moulding.
Journal of Fiber Bioengineering and Informatics. 4 (3).
235-243.
doi:10.3993/jfbi09201103
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