Mold-Flow FEA simulation
Simulation in plastics engineering
Identify and avoid errors and risks early on!
Ideally, simulations such as fill simulation (Mold-Flow) are used in plastics engineering to optimize components made from thermosetting and thermoplastic materials for the planned manufacturing processes (e.g., pressing, injection molding, transfer processing).
Furthermore, the simulation in plastics engineering also supports the establishment of boundary conditions, such as cooling/heating, positioning of injection points and sensors, as well as determining process times.
These findings can be further utilized and provide the basis for calculating the strength of the components through finite element analysis. (FEA).
Mold-Flow simulations and finite element analysis in plastics engineering
For simulations in plastics engineering, we utilize modern CAE methods and employ current software from Moldex3D, SolidWorks Simulation, Creo (formerly ProE), and Ansys.
We are certified Moldex3D specialists.
The calculations carried out provide you with insight into the following information:
Analysis of wrappings (electronics) and insert parts
Reporting obligations and evidence
Temperature management of the tool
Validation of the heating and position of the sensors
Delay of the component and the shear of the plastic
Behavior of materials in 2-component parts or in insert parts
Strength of components under defined loads (statische FEM)
With this data, you can not only check and potentially shorten your process times, but also increase the precision of construction and process planning.
This way, suppliers and parts manufacturers can provide their customers with more accurate data and ensure the start of production (SOP).