Moldflow analyses

Moldflow analyses

Using advanced software, we simulate the injection moulding process for a new product in order to prevent problems.

Leave nothing to chance

Moldflow software uses the finite element method (FEA) to accurately predict how molten plastic will behave within the mould. This allows us to virtually simulate what happens in the actual injection moulding machine, even before the mould is manufactured.

These analyses will help you identify potential issues such as shrinkage, warping or cooling, enabling you to make timely adjustments. These analyses take just a few hours, whereas rectifying errors once a mould has already been built can cost thousands of euros.

What exactly does it simulate?

A comprehensive MoldFlow analysis can simulate almost everything you might want to know in advance. How does a mould fill? Where might air pockets form? How does the product cool within the mould, and what undesirable effects might this cause?

But it also gives us certainty regarding cycle time and clamping force, which form the basis for a reliable cost calculation. Nobody wants a project to fall short on these parameters, resulting in an agreed cost price proving to be insufficient.

Spray system

Many of the issues that become apparent in a MoldFlow analysis are heavily influenced by the method and location of the gate. Whether it’s warping, air entrapment or uneven cooling, optimising the gating system can dramatically improve quality.

De Beer Plastics works closely with the customer to determine the most suitable location and injection moulding method. We collaborate closely with reputable suppliers of hot runner systems, enabling us to always offer the right technology and configuration.

Key benefits

Investing in a mould analysis at an early stage provides immediate clarity on a product’s manufacturability and can reduce the need for mould modifications and prototype runs by up to 70–80%. Furthermore, this analysis improves product quality by ensuring better surface finishes and more consistent dimensions, thereby reducing the number of rejects during mass production.

At the same time, a MoldFlow analysis can be used to regularly optimise process parameters, enabling, for example, a shorter cycle time or lower clamping force, and thus allowing the use of a smaller machine. This leads directly to lasting cost savings throughout the entire production run.

De Beer Plastics + MoldFlow

We are proud of the knowledge and expertise of our experienced R&D staff. But when you give a skilled engineer at De Beer Plastics access to the insights provided by modern MoldFlow software, you reach a whole new level. That is why we invest heavily in this advanced software, enabling us to offer our customers the very best.

Moulding challenges into Reality

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