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However, product warpage, deformation, and non-uniform temperature distribution during molding often compromise dimensional accuracy, assembly precision, and aesthetic quality. This study aims to optimize the MIM process for dental braces and develop accurate predictive models for quality characteristics.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Methods<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>A robust process design integrated with fuzzy theory was employed to determine optimal process parameters for both single-objective and multi-objective quality optimization. Predictive models based on a Back Propagation Neural Network (BPNN) and an Adaptive Network-based Fuzzy Inference System (ANFIS) were developed. Hyperparameter structures were optimized during model development to improve prediction performance and model robustness.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Results<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>Compared with the manufacturer\u2019s original process parameters, single-objective optimization improved warpage and average temperature by 85.7% and 9.1%, respectively. For multi-objective optimization, the corresponding improvements were 85.7% and 7.0%. After hyperparameter optimization, the BPNN and ANFIS models achieved prediction accuracies of 96.09% and 97.11%, respectively. The ANFIS model demonstrated superior predictive capability for nonlinear process relationships while requiring less complex parameter tuning.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Conclusions<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>The proposed intelligent modeling framework effectively improves process quality and provides accurate prediction of key quality characteristics, thereby offering a promising approach for intelligent process optimization and potentially reducing experimental effort during MIM process development. 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