Three-dimensional flow simulation of a film-casting process.: An article from: Polymer Engineering and Science

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From the author: Three-dimensional flow simulation of a film-casting process was performed using a finite element method assuming an isothermal and steady Newtonian flow. The simulation was carried out under industrial operation conditions. The neck-in and the edge bead phenomena could be simulated. The effects of draw ratio, air gap length, and die width on these phenomena are discussed. The neck-in and the edge bead phenomena were affected by the draw ratio and air gap length and not by the die width. The neck-in value, which was defined as the difference between the die width and film width at the chill roll, increased with the draw ratio and air gap length.

Citation Details
Title: Three-dimensional flow simulation of a film-casting process.
Author: Kazutaka Sakaki
Publication:Polymer Engineering and Science (Refereed)
Date: July 15, 1996
Publisher: Society of Plastics Engineers, Inc.
Volume: v36 Issue: n13 Page: p1821(11)

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