Application Technology

Our comprehensive application engineering advice also includes support from various CAE methods in the development of molds and molded parts.

We perform processing simulations of the injection-molding process from the filling phase to the holding-pressure phase, including the calculation of shrinkage and distortion, with modern software. This enables us to provide the following data as early as during the product development phase.

Processing process

• fillability of the mold
• resulting process parameters like pressure and temperature distributions
• cooling system
• influence of various processing parameters

Component properties

• location of weld lines
• air bubbles
• shrinkage and distortion
• fiber orientation

Manufacturing costs

• required machine size
• cycle time
• complexity of molded part/mold

As a rule, we require that our customers provide us with an IGES file describing the geometry of the article and, depending on the problem definition, information regarding constraints, such as mold and process requirements. We will enter relevant material properties such as shear viscosity, thermal conductivity and PVT behavior into the calculation.

The results from the simulation calculation support further design and optimization of the molded part and its associated injection mold. This frequently results in a reduction of cost-intensive modifications and in the number of iterative loops on the mold and molded part. Our qualified teams in Application Technology and Market Development discuss the problem definition and results with the customer and jointly work out solutions.