Software shows effects of mold design

Moldex3D This computer-aided engineering software can help mold makers simulate processes involving the production of injection molded parts, from the simple to the complex. It provides 3-D modeling and simulations of complete hot-runner and cooling systems, as well as potential warpage and melt flow. It also addresses particular issues and processes, such as lightweighting, reaction injection molding and composite molding.

What’s new? Generation 17, which came out in April. Moldex3D R17 features a new user interface and is better able to show the real-world effects of mold design. For example, it now allows users to visualize actual machine response. It also features a new fiber-coupling analysis that more accurately predicts the interplay of material flow and fiber orientation.

Benefits Better simulations. In addition to providing insight into machine characteristics, the newest version of Moldex3D features barrel compression functionality that takes into account the compressability of resins injected into the cavity; with this functionality, Moldex3D R17 makes more accurate injection-pressure predictions. Also, with its improved cooling analysis, Moldex3D R17 allows users to better evaluate the performance of temperature controllers.

Moldex3D North America Inc., Farmington Hills, Mich., 248-946-4570, www.moldex3d.com