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Moldflow Consulting
Success in any project depends on the ability to evaluate and identify part design and warpage issues before “cutting steel.” But what happens if a part fails in application, warps, or the quoted cycle time proves unachievable? Who ultimately bears the cost?
Since 1988, CAE Services has supported OEMs, product designers, mold builders, and injection molders with advanced Moldflow analysis. Today, we offer a comprehensive, turnkey approach—including DFM, Moldflow analysis, sampling support, and implementation—to help ensure success from the start.
Part Feasibility (DFM)
By doing in-depth DFM studies up front, many of the problems that occur in the manufacturing process can be improved before we even start optimizing with simulation.
Analysis Service Levels
No matter the market, we understand the nuances that make each part unique. Our Moldflow analysis helps uncover hidden risks, optimize designs, and ensure your parts perform as intended in real-world conditions.
Sampling Support
Hands-on Moldflow expert at the press to assist with validation studies, process optimization & providing quality parts.
Flow & Pack Analysis
Moldflow analysis provides the ability to accurately simulate the filling and packing phases of the injection molding process.
Cooling Analysis
Provides the ability to accurately simulate conventional, conformal, or transient cooling designs to improve part quality and optimize cycle times through Moldflow.
Warpage Analysis
Evaluate and optimize the part design, material, and processing parameters to reduce part warpage before “cutting steel.”
Moldflow Consultant FAQ
What is Moldflow analysis?
Moldflow Analysis (MFA) is a software simulation process used in injection molding to predict how plastic, resin, or other materials will flow into a mold cavity during manufacturing. It helps plastics engineers, product designers, and mold builders identify potential problems before creating physical molds which can drastically reduce costs, saves time, and helps prevent material waste.
Once a mold design is complete, Moldflow analysis helps to determine the number of gates needed, gate locations, identifies material choke points/hotspots, helps to predict short fill and sink mark locations, as well as many other parameters to optimize a mold design and improve process windows.
How can a Moldflow consultant help my manufacturing business?
Moldflow consulting involves using simulation software like Autodesk Moldflow to analyze and optimize plastic injection mold designs, helping to solve manufacturing problems before they occur and reduce costs. Moldflow consultants analyze part and mold designs, cooling systems, and processing setups to predict and prevent issues like warpage, short fills, and sink marks. This service helps ensure a more efficient and high-quality production process from the start with these 5 key benefits.
- Part design optimization
- Process optimization
- Problem prevention
- Cost reduction
- Quality assurance
What to look for in a Moldflow consultant?
- Expertise: Look for firms with a deep understanding of plastic injection molding, not just software certification.
- Experience: Consultants should have experience in plastics, design, and tooling.
- Software proficiency: While certification is a plus, it’s also important that the consultant can use the software effectively to solve real-world problems.
- Comprehensive services: Consulting firms should also offer software sales, training, and material characterization, which can provide a single point of contact for your needs.