Taguchi and ANOVA-based analysis of injection parameters affecting automotive reflector surface and optical efficiency

Mehmet Can Aşcı, Harun Koçak, Çetin Karataş, Al-Kor Machinery Mold Industry and Trade Inc, Department of Manufacturing Engineering, Faculty of Technology, Gazi University, Department of Aircraft Technology, TUSAŞ-Kazan Vocational School, Gazi University

Journal of Elastomers & Plastics

Published online on March 10, 2026

Abstract

Journal of Elastomers & Plastics, Volume 58, Issue 4, Page 828-844, June 2026.
In this study, the effect of injection parameters on sink marks and photometric properties in the production of reflector used in automobiles was investigated. Mold filling analysis was performed with Moldflow software and sinkmarks and warpage were ...