Plastic Molding Flow Analysis Software【Moldex3D】

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Moldex3D is a complete three-dimensional resin flow analysis software that can be widely utilized by product design engineers as well as molding engineers. The visualization of the plastic molding process using Moldex3D is expected to reduce the mold manufacturing costs associated with trial and error, and to proactively identify and prevent potential troubles that may occur in various processes. It employs the finite volume method for its calculations, allowing for large-scale computations to be performed in a shorter time compared to the finite element method, which is widely used in other resin flow analyses. Additionally, it can utilize boundary layer mesh (BLM) technology, enabling the easy creation of high-quality meshes even for complex three-dimensional shapes. BLM is particularly suitable for representing resin flow processes with significant temperature changes near the product surface, facilitating high-precision analyses. By effectively utilizing Moldex3D, we can support the overall optimization of your processes, improve product quality, and shorten production cycle times and development periods.

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■Industry: Automobile manufacturers, home appliance manufacturers, plastic product manufacturing, material suppliers ■Application: Resin flow analysis. Optimization of gate positions through flow pattern analysis, evaluation of design shapes, simple cost calculations. Confirmation of flow behavior in thick sections, etc. *For more details about the product, please download the catalog using the download button. *For other inquiries, please contact us using the "Request for Information" form.

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  Flow Analysis: - Simulate the flow process - Optimize the design of gates and runners to avoid weld lines, air traps, burning, and short shot issues - Verify molding conditions during flow (injection time, resin temperature, etc.) - Provide a coupled solver that can transfer synchronized data for Flow/Pack/Cool/Warp simulations - Support core shift analysis for more accurate fluid-structure verification - Support IMD simulation to predict potential ink flow issues by defining film boundary conditions

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  Pressure retention analysis: - Predict gate solidification time and evaluate effective pressure retention - Minimize defects such as sink marks and warping - Predict volume shrinkage and necessary clamping force to minimize warpage deformation

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  Cooling Analysis: - Advanced cooling simulation for mold and cooling channel design - Unsteady cooling - High-speed mold temperature control - Conformal cooling - 3D coolant CFD - Control mold temperature changes and improve cooling efficiency to suppress product warpage.

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  Warp Analysis: - Verify deformation due to product shrinkage and predict warp deformation. - Examine the effects of fiber orientation, residual stress, and the viscoelasticity of materials on warp deformation. - Use flatness to verify warp deformation on the surface. - Consider the effects of non-stationary cooling in enhanced warp analysis.

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  Multi-component molding module: - Simulates insert molding, overmolding, and multi-shot sequence molding - Verifies the interaction of different materials and minimizes warping and delamination by considering material properties - Examines core distortion caused by unbalanced flow - Capable of detecting potential re-melting issues

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  Fiber Orientation Module: - Supports the prediction of fiber orientation, fiber length, fiber breakage, and fiber density in short/long fiber reinforced plastics. - Supports the simulation of fiber flake orientation. - Verifies the strength of the product and weld line areas. - Also supports fiber analysis related to the screw. - Verifies the dimensional stability and deformation resistance of the product.

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  Stress Analysis: - Verification of mechanical properties and deformation behavior under specific external loads - Support for core strain simulation (core shift analysis) considering insert and fluid interaction - Simulation of annealing treatment with viscoelasticity

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  Optical Analysis: - Predict birefringence, phase difference, polarization, fringe order, and fringe patterns caused by flow and heat. - Integrate with CODE V to predict inhomogeneous refractive indices.

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  Compression Molding Module: - Control process changes after compression for charge design - Optimization of compression conditions for large and complex products - Simulate fiber length orientation to avoid defects such as degradation, bleeding, and burrs, and optimize product strength - Integrated with LS-DYNA to achieve a more precise compression molding process from the solid deformation stage to the fluid filling stage