Moldflow simulation: optimize your injection molding processes
Master the transformation of your polymers through numerical simulation
The success of a plastic part depends on the synergy between design, material selection, and processing parameters. FILAB combines its expertise in rheometry with the power of Moldflow software to secure your developments and solve your production challenges.
Why integrate Moldflow simulation into your projects?
Digital simulation makes it possible to visualize the invisible inside the mold, thus avoiding costly tooling modifications and production rejects.
Our areas of expertise in Moldflow simulation
Balancing the power supply channels.
Prediction of injection pressures and closing forces.
Identification of weld lines and air entrapments.
Optimization of cooling circuits.
Calculating cycle times to maximize productivity.
Prediction of shrinkage and warping.
Analysis of fiber orientation (for filled materials).
Study of the impact of PVT curves on dimensional stability.
The FILAB laboratory offers Moldflow simulation services for industrial applications
FILAB offers real data for accurate calculations
A simulation is only reliable if the input data is reliable. Unlike a simulation based on standard datasheets, FILAB uses its own laboratory capabilities:
We measure the actual viscosity, thermal properties and PVT data of your specific grade using a capillary rheometer.
The integration of precise rheological data (up to 400°C) guarantees a perfect correlation between the Moldflow simulation and the reality of your injection molding machine.
Industrial applications of Moldflow simulation
Aerospace and Defense: validation of critical parts with complex geometries.
Medical Devices: control of tight tolerances and repeatability.
Packaging and Luxury: optimization of aesthetic appearance (elimination of shrinkage cavities).
Our FAQ
Yes, that's precisely where simulation is most relevant. Recycled materials often have unstable viscosity. By characterizing your recycled material on our capillary rheometer, we create a specific material file for Moldflow, allowing us to predict whether your current mold can process this new material flawlessly.
Moldflow allows for the precise prediction of weld lines and air entrapments. While these cannot always be eliminated, the simulation allows for modification of the injection point position or heating parameters to relocate them to non-critical areas (aesthetically or mechanically).
Through thermal analysis of cooling circuits, Moldflow identifies mold "hot spots" that delay solidification. By optimizing thermal regulation via simulation, our customers often see a 10 to 15% reduction in cycle time.
Absolutely. The Moldflow simulation calculates the fiber orientation during filling. This data is crucial because the fiber orientation defines the local mechanical properties of the part and directly influences the direction and extent of shrinkage.
To obtain a quote, you can contact our team via our contact form, by phone, or by email.
Simply tell us your requirements (type of material, desired analysis, applicable standards, urgency, quantity of samples, etc.). We will then send you a personalized technical and pricing proposal within 24-48 hours.
Turnaround times vary depending on the nature of the analysis and the complexity of the expert assessment project.
However, FILAB is committed to providing fast turnaround times tailored to your industrial constraints and urgent needs.