Mold Flow Analysis, also known as injection molding simulation or plastic flow analysis, is the process of simulating and analyzing the flow behavior of plastic within the mold cavity using Computer-Aided Engineering (CAE) software. This analytical method aims to predict and optimize various factors in the injection molding process to ensure that the final product meets design requirements and reduce trial-and-error costs and time.
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BOOLING Mold Flow Analysis Service
Booling is a leading mold manufacturer with over 10 years of experience in plastic mold design, analysis, manufacturing, product optimization, management, and production. We have provided high-quality mold flow analysis services for hundreds of companies.
Mold flow analysis verifies mold performance and ensures the final mold quality meets expectations. We offer mold flow analysis services for injection and blow molds, either standalone or as a front-end service during the entire mold design and processing process.
We provide mold flow analysis and plastic molding 3D simulation services in a scientific and rational manner, which are the best way to predict the results of plastic blow molding and injection molding. Please contact us.
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Price of BOOLING mold flow analysis
Mold flow analysis software typically considers multiple factors, including the physical properties of the plastic material (such as viscosity and thermal conductivity), mold structure, and processing conditions, providing detailed simulation results to help manufacturers make more informed decisions. If you’re looking for a mold flow analysis or mold design company, Booling can provide you with exceptional service.
Basic Mold Flow Analysis
Best Methods for Predicting Plastic Blow Molding and Injection Molding Results-
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Mold Flow Analysis Report
Advanced Mold Flow Analysis
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Mold flow analysis for blow molding and injection molding processes
Mold flow analysis for blow molding and injection molding processes can effectively help manufacturers evaluate the feasibility of different design options, including gate location, runner system, and cooling system, before actual mold fabrication. This can reduce overall manufacturing costs by minimizing mold trials and material waste.
Key advantages of mold flow analysis
Mold flow analysts use key computer simulation technology in the field of plastic molding to analyze and simulate the molding process of plastics in molds, thereby visualizing the processing results in advance.
- Predicting molding defects
- Optimizing mold design
- Optimizing molding processes and parameters
How to determine whether mold flow analysis is necessary?
Not all plastic parts require mold flow analysis. Our engineers will make decisions based on the following data:
Mold Flow Analysis Table
Plastic Injection Molding Mold Flow Analysis
Plastic injection molding mold flow analysis covers the entire injection molding process, dynamically simulating and simulating the entire process of plastic melt flow, pressure holding, cooling, and part warpage within the injection mold. This provides a basis for product and mold design and reduces mold trial costs.
| Process | Analysis Plan |
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| Filling Phase | Simulates the melt flow path, filling time, and pressure distribution from the runner opening into the closed cavity. |
| Holding Phase | Simulates the effect of holding pressure on melt shrinkage to avoid defects such as short shots or excessive flash. |
| Cooling Phase | Simulates heat exchange between the cooling system and the melt to avoid warping or internal stress caused by uneven cooling. |
Plastic Blow Molding Mold Flow Analysis
Plastic blow molding is used to manufacture hollow plastic products. Computer numerical simulation technology can be used during the design process to predict key aspects of the molding process, such as melt flow, deformation, and cooling, thereby optimizing mold design and process parameters.
| Process | Analysis Plan |
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| Parison Extrusion | Simulates the process of melt extruding from the extruder die to form a tubular parison, predicting thickness distribution, sag, and other data. |
| Inflation | Simulates compressed air inflation of the parison, focusing on stretch ratio and wall thickness uniformity. |
| Cooling | Simulates the cooling of the parison after die application, simulating cooling rate and shrinkage uniformity. |
When to Use Mold Flow Analysis?
Mold flow analysis aims to identify potential issues during mold design and processing, enabling timely optimization of the process and mold design. We incorporate mold flow analysis technology at various stages before production to improve mold feasibility.
FAQs about Mold Flow Analysis Example
Booling Mold Flow Analysis Example
Mold flow analysis uses computers to perform molding simulations, providing data support for product and mold design optimization. When we were working on a mold for a car spoiler, the client was concerned about warping and insufficient fill due to the complex curved surfaces. Our engineers suggested incorporating a mold flow analysis step after the initial mold design to test the feasibility of the molding solution.
The mold flow analysis revealed that the edges and transition areas of the spoiler were prone to short shots, and uneven cooling could easily lead to localized warping.
The Booling team developed an optimization plan based on the structure, optimizing the flow channel size to ensure more uniform plastic fill. The direction and spacing of the cooling channels were also adjusted.
After further simulation, all of these issues were successfully resolved, and the tolerances were within the product’s tolerances. A Booling engineer recalled that the mold structure at the time was complex, and without mold flow analysis, the subsequent mold modification and debugging costs would have skyrocketed. Therefore, we now routinely perform pre-analysis when encountering complex plastic parts. – Secondary simulation verification
1. Plastic filling time shortened from 28 seconds to 22 seconds
2. Maximum warpage controlled to 0.3mm, meeting the ±0.5mm tolerance requirement
3. Cooling time shortened by 2 seconds, shortening overall molding time