Plastic molding flow analysis software [Moldex3D]

basic information

Moldex3D is a comprehensive 3D resin flow analysis software that can be widely utilized by product design engineers and molding engineers alike. 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 various potential issues that may arise during the process. 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 analysis. By effectively utilizing Moldex3D, we can support the overall optimization of your processes, leading to improvements in product quality and reductions in production cycle time and development periods.

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■Industry: Automobile manufacturers, home appliance manufacturers, plastic product manufacturing, material supply industry ■Applications: 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 through the 'Request for Information' form.

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  Flow Analysis: - Simulation of the flow process - Optimization of gate and runner design to avoid weld lines, air traps, burning, and short shot issues - Verification of molding conditions during flow (injection time, resin temperature, etc.) - Provision of a coupled solver that can transfer synchronized data for Flow/Pack/Cool/Warp simulations - Support for core shift analysis, enabling more accurate fluid-structure validation - Support for IMD simulation, allowing prediction of potential ink flow issues by defining film boundary conditions

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  Pressure Holding Analysis: - Predict gate solidification time and evaluate effective pressure holding - Minimize defects such as shrinkage and warping - Predict volume shrinkage and necessary clamping force to minimize warpage deformation

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  Cooling Analysis: - Advanced cooling simulations 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 material viscoelasticity on warp deformation - Use flatness to verify warp deformation on the surface - Consider the effects of non-steady cooling in enhanced warp analysis

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  Multi-component molding module: - Simulates insert molding, overmolding, and multi-shot sequence molding - Verifies interactions of different materials and minimizes warping and delamination 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 for short/long fiber reinforced plastics. - Supports the simulation of fiber flake orientation. - Validates the strength of the product and weld line areas. - Also supports fiber analysis related to screws. - Validates 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 index.

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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, optimizing product strength - Integrated with LS-DYNA to achieve a more precise compression molding process from the solid deformation stage to the fluid filling stage