Optimizing the Design of Cooling Channels in Plastic Molds Using Metal 3D Printing Technology

In today's world, many types of plastic products are used in daily life. Injection molding is a major part of the plastics industry, consuming a large amount of total plastic [1]. Plastic injection molding is a versatile process for obtaining various complex sizes and shapes of high-quality products from thermoplastics and thermosetting materials with the application of heat and pressure [2].