Mouldflow analysis acts as a virtual guide to the plastic product moulding process. We utilize computer modeling to simulate how plastic melts and flows inside a mould under various conditions such as pressure, temperature, and velocity.

The benefit? It aids in optimizing the molding process and prevents issues like air bubbles, shrinkage, or deformations in the final product. This way, we can digitally fine-tune the parameters and predict how different changes will affect the quality and performance of the molded product. It saves both time and money by avoiding costly mistakes and the need for numerous physical prototypes and expensive tooling alterations.

Depending on your requirement, Mouldflow analysis is a process that can involve up to three steps:

Step 1. A fast analysis to pinpoint potential problems in filling.
The goal is to identify potential challenges related to filling that may require modifications to the part or special attention to the tool.

Step 2. If we find issues that need clarification, or the part has a high complexity.
This step focuses on accuracy and can identify issues such as warp, inserts, mould, material, structural, and cooling problems, among others.

Step 3. If the optimized result is still unclear, we run a Design of Experiments (DOE).
A DOE is a systematic approach used to explore and understand the effects of multiple variables on the injection molding process. It involves running a series of simulations where key factors—such as temperature, pressure, part geometry —are varied systematically. This identify the optimal settings and understand how these variables interact to affect the quality and tolerances of the molded part.