„BIMS“ – Understanding Injection Molding of Thermoplastics

October 29 and 30, 2012, Stuttgart, Germany  

 

 

Aachen, September 7, 2012 – Flow analysis codes requires good skilled and/or experienced specialists for optimum use and proper interpretation of results. 'To help professionals of Injection Molding, whatever their scientific background, develop a deeper understanding of the Polymer Physics behind the process is the intention of the seminar session.' commented Cristoph Hinse, General Manager of SimpaTec. "We appreciate very much to get the chance organizing a BIMS Seminar together with Prof. Vito Leo, experienced in the Plastics industry for nearly 30 years now.

 

The referent, Prof. Vito LEO –– goes deeply into the physics of the various thermoplastics processing behavior, thoroughly explain the mechanisms involved in this complex process from filling to final warpage, by using simple words and concepts, and minimum mathematics, to guarantee a better understanding of the complex interacting phenomena during molding.

 

Flow analysis codes are established and respected tools with excellent user interface and very good modeling capabilities. The idea of BIMS training sessions is to transfer basic knowledge of plastics and processing technology to professionals. And it is especially aligned for design engineers in charge of molded parts, mold making specialists, molders, flow analysts looking for analysis interpretation support or project leaders involved in developing molded parts. It may also be gainful for research engineers interested in injection molding, in process induced weakness and strengths or in improving their understanding of a given class of materials. The seminar may not fit the needs of beginners in the field; basic knowledge level should be those of young, skilled professionals with little experience. Language of the seminar is English.

 

Join us and find out what more than 1.300 satisfied participants to date already did – the key to optimum plastic part design! For more details please do not hesitate to contact SimpaTec via phone or directly register with the registration form on SimpaTec's website

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Our sales contact person:

SimpaTec GmbH

Cristoph Hinse

Schloss-Rahe-Strasse 15

52072 Aachen, Germany

Phone: 0241-9367 15-00

Fax: 0241-9367 15-99

Email: c.hinse@simpatec.com

 

Our press agency contact person:

SimpaTec GmbH

Anke Praetorius

Schloss-Rahe-Strasse 15

52072 Aachen, Germany

Phone: 0241-9367 15-06

Fax: 0241-9367 15-99

Email: a.praetorius@simpatec.com

 

Figures:

 

Figure 1: BIMS (Belgien Injection Molding Seminar) Logo

 

Figure 2: Prof. Vito Leo during a BIMS Session

 

 

Figure 3: Warpage shown with Moldex3D, the tool for simulation and optimization of injection molding processes

 

 

SimpaTec GmbH – our ideas your future

 

SimpaTec Simulation & Technology Consulting GmbH, one of the leading software and engineering partner for the plastic processing industry, offers professional engineering services and support for the development and optimization of injection molding components in every stage of the process. 

We are convinced that the perfect arrangement of high quality simulation and customer oriented engineering services is the key to fast and effective component and process optimization. As partner with a long term experience in injection molding simulation and process optimization and the effective use of Moldex3D – the tool for simulation and optimization of injection molding processes, we secure our customer successful and gainful solutions.

From the design using CAD and process optimization to crash test analysis with implicit and explicit CAE applications – in all tasks are highly skilled personnel your contact person in our  facilities in Aachen, Filderstadt (near Stuttgart) in Germany and Guebwiller (France) and Bangkok (Thailand).

 

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Moldex3D R11 – State-of-the-Art Optimization Technology of Plastic Injection Molding through DOE Approach

Aachen, August 2, 2012 – The new Moldex3D/DOE (design of experiments) module has been developed to enable optimum process parameters to be established rapidly and systematically – by means of DoE and without recourse to complex “trial and error” tests – from existing simulation results. It is a professional tool that helps users evaluate the appropriate settings of runner size, gate location and optimal process conditions for injection molding part designs.

Manual data input by the user is kept to a minimum, state SimpaTec, Reseller of Moldex3D, the world leading CAE product for the plastics injection molding industry. The module then performs independent, parallel iterations on the results using the Taguchi method. When finished, the program spits out statements about quality and response factors, and suggests an optimized process structure (Fig. 2).

For example, an injection molded part (Fig. 1) was found to undergo volumetric shrinkage of not more than 3.31%. In an attempt to reduce this, the mutual influence of several process parameters on each other was calculated, namely: filling time (3.0 to 3.2 s), melt temperature (230 to 245 ˚C), holding pressure time (5.0 to 5.5 s) and maximum pressure in the holding pressure phase (70 to 80%) were iterated in the specified range. Subsequent application of the DoE-optimized molding parameters substantially reduced the level of volumetric shrinkage to a maximum value of 1.48%.

The latest Moldex3D R11 provides other enhancements and new features more, e.g. a specially developed structural-mechanical tool (which is based on linear-elastic principles and incorporates relevant information such as weld lines and fiber orientation into the simulation); geometry changes without the need for external CAD programs; the use of tracer particles to depict mold filling; the simulation of the flow behavior of the coolant within the injection molding simulation in true 3-D by means of CFD analysis and to optimize it to requirements. Furthermore, crystallization can now be visualized during filling, and in the holding pressure and cooling phases. R11 also supports a core shift analysis to simulate deflection of part inserts due to imbalances in filling pressure and so helps the injection molding process to be optimized.

SimpaTec GmbH – our ideas your future

SimpaTec Simulation & Technology Consulting GmbH, one of the leading software and engineering partner for the plastic processing industry, offers professional engineering services and support for the development and optimization of injection molding components in every stage of the process.
We are convinced that the perfect arrangement of high quality simulation and customer oriented engineering services is the key to fast and effective component and process optimization. As partner with a long term experience in injection molding simulation and process optimization and the effective use of Moldex3D – the tool for simulation and optimization of injection molding processes, we secure our customer successful and gainful solutions.
From the design using CAD and process optimization to crash test analysis with implicit and explicit CAE applications – in all tasks are highly skilled personnel your contact person in our facilities in Aachen, Filderstadt (near Stuttgart) in Germany and Guebwiller (France) and Bangkok (Thailand).

Our sales contact person:
SimpaTec GmbH
Cristoph Hinse
Schloss-Rahe-Strasse 15
52072 Aachen, Germany
Phone: 0241-9367 15-00
Fax: 0241-9367 15-99
Email: c.hinse@simpatec.com

Our press agency contact person:
SimpaTec GmbH
Anke Praetorius
Schloss-Rahe-Strasse 15
52072 Aachen, Germany
Phone: 0241-9367 15-06
Fax: 0241-9367 15-99
Email: a.praetorius@simpatec.com