Document Abstract
ANTEC Papers: 2004
Experimental Study on the Mixing and Segregation of Granular Particles in Rotational Molding
The nature of powder flow and its effect on particle deposition in rotationally molded parts is studied in this work. Experiments were carried out to see the effects of various parameters such as powder characteristics and operating conditions on the deposition pattern. Models for cohesive forces were developed and their effects on particle movements were estimated. Results indicate that the polymeric powders are cohesive enough to prevent size segregation at room temperature. When heating, the particles become sticky and a relatively new phenomenon of cohesive segregation is seen.