Abstract

In today's world, with the rapid advancement of industrialization, the livestock sector has become increasingly reliant on scientific and technological innovations in engineering practices. This dependency is even more apparent in the poultry meat industry, a sector known for yielding high economic returns. Given the rising market demands, the industry is constantly striving to minimize the raising period without compromising the integrity and quality of the meat. However, this accelerated growth effort has profound implications for the support industries that directly rely on poultry by products, particularly feathers. In the case of ducks, a reduced growth period may indeed impede feather development, which presents significant challenges for their utilization in technically demanding sectors. Notably, the manufacturing of badminton shuttlecocks, which traditionally relies on high-quality duck feathers, faces a potential material constraint issue. To address this pressing concern, this proposal advocates for the artificialization of the shuttlecock's feathers. This innovative solution aims to circumvent the material constraints posed by the changing livestock industry, while still ensuring the production of high-quality shuttlecocks. The study employed advanced simulation techniques, utilizing Moldflow software integrated with the finite element method and boundary element method, to identify potential defects and optimize the design. Following the simulations, process parameters were meticulously determined for the design and fabrication of the injection mold. The result was an efficient and effective method for producing artificial feather shuttlecocks, which maintains the quality standards of traditional models. This article presents a comprehensive analysis of the plastic injection-molded shuttlecock body product. It provides a detailed description of the engineering process, the challenges faced, the solutions developed, and the results of the rigorous testing process. It is our hope that this research will spur further innovation in the field, paving the way for a more sustainable and adaptable shuttlecock manufacturing industry.