Multi-objective optimization of injection molding energy consumption and product quality using a combined approach of RSM and BP neural network

Qun Zhang, Quan Wang, Xiaodong Wang, Haixia Fan, Lingling Zhao, Chenglin Gan, Xiaoli Zhang, School of Mechanical Engineering, Tianjin University of Technology and Education, School of Materials Science and Engineering, National Engineering Research Center for Advanced Polymer Processing Technology, Zhengzhou University

Journal of Thermoplastic Composite Materials

Published online on November 25, 2025

Abstract

Journal of Thermoplastic Composite Materials, Ahead of Print.
With the global environmental challenges and the urgent energy-saving needs of the polymer material processing industry, an innovative multi-objective optimization method of energy consumption and product quality for injection molding process parameters ...