Structure optimization of segmented tire mould based on zoning vulcanization process
In order to achieve zone temperature control of pattern blocks and sidewall plates and improve the vulcanization quality of tires,the segmented tire mould was taken as the research object,and the mould structure was optimized based on finite element analysis software.After preheating,the difference in temperature between the pattern blocks and the sidewall plates and the uniformity of temperature distribution in mold cavity before and after optimization was compared and analyzed.The results showed that the temperature difference between the pattern blocks and the sidewall plates was increased obviously after optimized,the temperature difference of pattern blocks was decreased.Therefore,the temperature of pattern blocks and sidewall plates can zoned control,and the temperature distribution of pattern blocks and sidewall plates were more uniform.The actual temperature measurement of the mould structure before and after optimization was carried out,the test results fully proved that the optimized structure has a significant effect on partition vulcanization temperature control.Therefore,the mold structure optimization scheme can effectively improve the vulcanization quality of molded tires.
segmented tire mouldfinite element analysisstructure optimizationzone vulcanization