Evolutionary structural optimization of vulcanization molds

A method of evolutionary topology optimization of vulcanization molds according to the criteria of the maximum temperature deviation in the volume of the rubber mixture from the set value and the mechanical compliance of the structure is proposed. To take into account the transient of the mold heating process, the condition of specific heat absorption in the volume of the processed rubber mixture is proposed. The problem of topology optimization of a mold for the manufacture of a rubber diaphragm has been solved. The analysis of the received results from the point of view of efficiency of the decision and manufacturability of a design is carried out. An engineering interpretation of the results of topology optimization has been carried out.