Benefits of Mold Flow Analysis – CFD Application
The product design cycle - tool and mold design creates a complex set of relating parameters. Change of a single mold variable can significantly alter the mold outcome.
Usually, product quality and price depend upon a thorough understanding of the design parameters which are inter-related. For a new product, don't wait for the first shots at the molding machine to find molding shortcomings.
Before your design is finalized, let Pioneer Process Technology Group perform computer simulation, analyze and predict the results to assure successful mold design. Also, for an existing model, our mold CFD experts analyze, diagnoses and provides solutions for the problem.
Below are typical parameters which our mold experts can provide for you. The results are usually provided in data formats and graphs. Also real time animated results are provided to assist interpreting mold parameters.
Moldflow Filling Analysis
Gating and runner system
Predict fill pattern and flow velocity
Predict injection pressure and temperature
Determine clamp tonnage
Visualize shear rate and stress
Determine fiber orientation
Predict volumetric shrinkage
Predict sink
Determine venting and air traps
Locate weld (knit) lines
Develop optimum ram-speed profile
Moldflow Cooling Analysis
Calculate time to freeze
Determine (and reduce) cycle time
Determine uneven cooling between core and cavity
Define required coolant flow rates
Visualize uneven cooling across core and cavity
Measure pressure drop in cooling system
Optimize the cooling layout
Find hot spots
Moldflow Packing Analysis
Calculate proper packing pressure
Define optimum packing profile
Moldflow Warpage Analysis
Predict warpage
Find cause of warpage
Determine warpage due to orientation
Predict warpage due to differential cooling
Understand warpage due to differential shrinkage
Moldflow Gas-Assist Analysis
Determine optimized gas channel layout
Define optimized gas pressure profile
Predict gas penetration
Predict skin/core ratio
Refine spillover design
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