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Digital simulation: optimization before production

Plastic injection molding simulation

Turbo for the start of production

Detecting costly errors at an early stage, determining the right production parameters or being able to make precise predictions about the quality of a plastic component before the first production trial has even been run: plastic injection molding simulation offers a wide range of benefits.

The design of a tool for the correct flow of the material is just one of many components that help to accelerate a successful start to production. These findings ensure a faster start to production:

  • Temperature control, shrinkage and warpage can be detected in advance with varying parameters.
  • The tool can be optimized even before it is manufactured, for example with regard to the cooling system.
  • Predictions on cooling behavior, shear, viscosity, cavity pressure or the development of weld lines, air inclusions and much more help to improve the quality of the product.

Moldflow analysis

All the advantages of injection molding simulation at a glance

Moldflow analysis as a simulation method may be a cost factor, but the advantages it offers more than make up for these costs.

This is because plastic injection molding simulation is an indispensable tool that not only improves product quality, but also saves costs and makes production processes more efficient. If you invest in this service before the start of production, you will benefit from greater competitiveness thanks to shorter development times, fewer rejects and optimized use of resources.

Here is an overview of all the advantages of plastic injection molding simulation:

  • Early detection of problems: Moldflow analysis makes it possible to identify and rectify potential problems such as air inclusions, warpage or uneven filling as early as the design phase. This reduces the number of expensive mold adjustments and shortens the development time.
  • Optimized tool design: Simulation can be used to determine the best approaches for designing the injection mold, which speeds up the mold construction and testing phases.

  • Optimized filling and cooling: The analysis helps to optimize the material flow and cooling times in the tool, which improves the quality of the end product. This minimizes defects such as sink marks, warpage or surface defects.
  • Avoidance of material defects: The simulation also identifies areas with potential material weaknesses that could lead to product defects and enables these to be rectified at an early stage.

  • Cycle time reduction: By optimizing the injection parameters, such as injection pressure and speed, the cycle time can be reduced, resulting in higher production capacity.
  • Less scrap: Predicting defects and then optimizing production parameters reduces scrap, which saves costs and minimizes environmental impact.

Optimization of material usage: Moldflow analysis can reduce material requirements through targeted optimizations without compromising quality. This is particularly advantageous for expensive plastics.

Data-based decisions: The simulation provides detailed data on material flow, pressure distribution and temperature curves, which serve as the basis for well-founded decisions in product and process development.

Transparent analyses: The results of the Moldflow analysis provide a visual representation of possible problems and solutions. This facilitates communication between designers, engineers and production staff and contributes to better collaboration.

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