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Moldflow Services — Optimize Part and Mold Design

Mold Pack Analysis Warp Analysis

Building on the results of a Mold Fill analysis, the Mold Pack Using the results from the Fill and Cool analyses,
module optimizes the packing phase to ensure a uniform packing the Warp Analysis module enables prediction of
condition. As an indication of part warpage, volumetric shrinkage plastic part shrinkage and warpage. Warp Analysis
is evaluated and the pack pressure profile is optimized. The result diagnoses the cause(s) of warping and recommends
is minimized warpage with an improved surface appearance. the appropriate solution, such as gate location
changes, design parameter changes, and reduction
of wall thickness variations.
Mold Cool Analysis Hot Runner Services | Moldflow Services — Optimize Part and Mold Design

The Cool Analysis module assesses an existing cooling layout MPI 3D
to determine potential molding problems. Steel types, cooling
channel sizes, bubblers, baffles, coolant temperatures, and flow MPI 3D addresses a class of problems previously
rates are all evaluated. Using this analysis, the Mold Cool module unsolvable using traditional Finite Element Analysis
recommends practical tooling design changes to ensure uniform techniques. In thick-walled parts, molten plastic can
cooling. Mold Cool takes into account: flow in all directions. Using a proven methodology
based on a solid tetrahedral, finite element volume
• Number, location, depth, and pitch of cooling channels mesh, MPI 3D enables true, three-dimensional
• Steel types simulations on thick-walled parts.

• Cooling circuit layouts
Hot Runner Systems | 4-Zone and 8-Zone Timer-Based Sequencers
• Coolant temperatures and flow rates Where Do I Start?

• Cycle times Contact your DME representative for more
information regarding Moldflow Services. The
DME Applications Engineering Department is
available to provide a customized Moldflow
analysis and assist you in maximizing the results
of your next application.

U.S. 800-626-6653 n Canada 800-387-6600 n dme@milacron.com n www.milacron.com