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Dedicated to educating plastics professionals on Moldflow analysis, best practices, industry advice, and case studies.
How to Identify & Solve Warpage Problems in Injection Molding
One of the most frustrating problems in the plastics injection molding sector is failing to manufacture parts within expected tolerances. While injection molding allows for a great deal of part design latitude, it is met equally
Why Moldflow Analysis is the Key to Reducing Costs
In injection molding, complexity is the norm. Designs are more intricate than ever, tolerances are tighter, and customers expect nothing less than perfection. Too often, when problems surface, the blame game begins; designers point to molders,
Cameo Ice Chute Case Study
The Cameo Ice Chute needed an accurate number and location of gates and
drops in order for it to avoid part burns, warpage, and short shots.
IP Retainer Case Study
The following is a descriptive explanation of a part analysis completed by CAE Services. This case study explores the causation of inadequate flow/pack, cooling and warpage.
Plastics Technology: Taking Aim at Warpage With Windage
As a last-gasp attempt to salvage a design prone to warpage, CAE Services has developed a hybrid simulation/real-world methodology to ensure better outcomes for when windage is required. In marksmanship, the dictionary definition of Kentucky windage
The Hidden Flow Problem Lurking in Your Mold Cooling Circuit
When molders troubleshoot cooling issues, they tend to focus on channel layout, Reynolds numbers, turbulence targets, or temperature deltas. But there’s a missing piece that quietly undermines many well-designed systems: the effect of the water manifold.