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Plastics made perfect

The standard for plastic mold analysis

Autodesk® Moldflow® plastic injection molding

simulation software, part of the Autodesk®

solution for Digital Prototyping, provides tools

that help manufacturers predict, optimize, and

validate the design of plastic parts, injection

molds, and molding processes. Companies

worldwide use Autodesk® Moldflow® Adviser and

Autodesk® Moldflow® Insight software to help

reduce the need for costly physical prototypes,

reduce potential manufacturing defects, and get

innovative products to market faster.

Autodesk Moldflow productline

Autodesk is dedicated to providing a wide range

of injection molding simulation tools to help CAE

analysts, designers, engineers, mold makers, and

molding professionals create more accurate digital

prototypes and bring better products to market at

less cost.

Validation and optimization of plastic parts

Innovative plastic resins and functional plastic part designs are on

the rise in almost every industry. Plastics and fiber-filled composites

answer growing pressures to reduce costs and cut time to market.

The need for simulation tools that provide deep insight into the

plastic injection molding process has never been greater.

Contents

Validation and optimization of

plasticparts .................................................2

Part layout simulation..................................3

Injection molding process simulation ..........4

CAD interoperability and meshing...............6

Results evaluation and

productivity tools ........................................7

Feature comparison .....................................8

Autodesk Moldflow Flex

The extended solving options of Autodesk®

Moldflow® Flex software allows you to simulate

locally or in the cloud, depending on your needs.

If you are testing the setup of an analysis, use

your local machine to iterate and optimize.

When you are ready to initiate a longer, more

computationally intensive simulation, use the

power of the cloud, saving local resources for

Balancing runners

Balance runner systems of single-cavity,

multicavity, and family mold layouts so parts fill

simultaneously, reducing stress levels and volume

of material.

Hot runner systems

Model hot runner system components and set up

sequential valve gates to help eliminate weld lines

and control the packing phase.

Plastic flow simulation

Simulate the flow of melted plastic to help

optimize plastic part and injection mold designs,

reduce potential part defects, and improve the

molding process.

Part defects

Determine potential part defects such as weld

lines, air traps, and sink marks, then rework

designs to help avoid these problems.

Thermoplastic filling

Simulate the filling phase of the thermoplastic

injection molding process to help predict the flow

of melted plastic and fill mold cavities uniformly;

avoid short shots; and eliminate, minimize, or

reposition weld lines and air traps.

Thermoplastic packing

Optimize packing profiles and visualize magnitude

and distribution of volumetric shrinkage to help

minimize plastic part warpage and reduce defects

such as sink marks.

Feed system simulation

Model and optimize hot and cold runner systems

and gating configurations. Improve part surfaces,

minimize part warpage, and reduce cycle times.

Gate location

Identify up to 10 gate locations simultaneously.

Minimize injection pressure and exclude specific

areas when determining gate location.

Runner design wizard

Create feed systems based on inputs for layout,

size, and type of components, such as sprues,

runners, and gates.

Part layout simulation

Validate and optimize plastic parts, injection molds, resin

selection, and the injection molding process

Mold cooling simulation

Improve cooling system eciency, minimize part

warpage, achieve smooth surfaces, and reduce

cycle times.

Cooling component modeling

Analyze a mold’s cooling system eciency.

Model cooling circuits, baes, bubblers, heating

elements, and moldinserts and bases.

Cooling system analysis

Optimize mold and cooling circuit designs to help

achieve uniform part cooling, minimize cycle

times, reduce part warpage, and decrease

manufacturing costs. Capture advanced cooling

techniques and layouts, such as conformal cooling,

induction heating, as well as transient heat

calculations.

Injection molding process simulation

Warpage

Predict warpage resulting from process-induced

stresses. Identify where warpage might occur

and optimize part mold design, material

choice, and processing parameters to help control

part deformation.

Core shift control

Minimize the movement of mold cores by

deter-mining ideal processing conditions for

injection pressure, packing profile, and gate

locations.

Fiber orientation and breakage

Control fiber orientation within plastics to help

reduce part shrinkage and warpage across the

molded part.

CAE data exchange

Validate and optimize plastic part designs using

tools to exchange data with mechanical simulation

software. CAE data exchange is available with

Autodesk® Simulation Mechanical and Autodesk®

Nastran® software, as well as ANSYS®, and

Abaqus® software to predict the real-life behavior

of plastic parts by using as-manufactured material

properties.

Rapid heat cycle molding

Set up variable mold surface temperature profiles

to maintain warmer temperatures during filling

to achieve smooth surfaces; reduce temperatures

in the packing and cooling phases to help freeze

parts and decrease cycle times.

Shrinkage and warpage simulation

Evaluate plastic part and injection mold designs to

help control shrinkage and warpage.

Shrinkage

Meet part tolerances by predicting part shrinkage

based on processing parameters and grade-

specific material data.

Thermoset flow simulation

Simulate thermoset injection molding, RIM/SRIM,

resin transfer molding, and rubber compound

injection molding.

Reactive injection molding

Predict how molds will fill with or without fiber-

reinforced preforms. Help avoid short shots due

to pregelation of resin, and identify air traps and

problematic weld lines. Balance runner systems,

select molding machine size, and evaluate

thermoset materials.

Microchip encapsulation

Simulate encapsulation of semiconductor chips

with reactive resins and the interconnectivity of

electrical chips. Predict bonding wire deformation

within the cavity and shifting of the lead frame

due to pressure imbalances.

Underfill encapsulation

Simulate flip-chip encapsulation to predict

material flow in the cavity between the chip and

the substrate.

Specialized simulation tools

Solve design challenges with simulation.

Insert overmolding

Run an insert overmolding simulation to help

determine the impact of mold inserts on melt flow,

cooling rate, and part warpage.

Two-shot sequential overmolding

Simulate the two-shot sequential overmolding

process: one part is filled; the tool opens and

indexes to a new position; and a second part is

molded over the first.

Birefringence

Predict optical performance of an injection-

molded plastic part by evaluating refractive index

changes that result from process-induced stresses.

Evaluate multiple materials, processing conditions,

and gate and runner designs to help control

birefringence in the part.

MuCell®

MuCell® (from Trexel, Inc.) simulation results

include filling pattern, injection pressure, and cell

size. These are all critical factors in optimizing a

given part for the process, as well as the

process itself.

Specialized molding processes

Simulate a wide range of plastic injection molding

processes and specialized process applications.

Gas-assisted injection molding

Determine where to position polymer and gas

entrances, how much plastic to inject prior to gas

injection, and how to optimize size and placement

of gas channels.

Co-injection molding

Visualize the advancement of skin and core

materials in the cavity and view the dynamic

relationship between the two materials as filling

progresses. Optimize material combinations while

maximizing the product's cost-performance ratio.

Injection-compression molding

Simulate simultaneous or sequential polymer

injection and mold compression. Evaluate

material candidates, part and mold design,

and processing conditions.

Injection molding process simulation

CAD interoperability and meshing

Use tools for native CAD model translation and optimization.

Autodesk Moldflow provides geometry support for thin-walled

parts and thick and solid applications. Select mesh type based on

desired simulation accuracy and solution time.

CAD solid models

Import and mesh solid geometry from Parasolid®-

based CAD systems, Autodesk® Inventor® and

Autodesk® Alias® software, CATIA® V5, Creo®

Parametric, Pro/ENGINEER®, Siemens® NX®, Rhino®,

and SolidWorks® software, as well as ACIS®, IGES,

and STEP universal files.

Autodesk SimStudio Tools

Quickly simplify and edit your geometry for

simulation in Moldflow. SimStudio Tools reads

in multiple CAD file formats and enables you to

quickly simplify models, eliminate unnecessary

detail, perform basic repair, or easily make design

changes so you can explore various design ideas

faster.

Error checking and repair

Scan imported geometry and automatically fix

defects that can occur when translating a model

from CAD software.

Centerline import/export

Import and export feed system and cooling

channel centerlines from and to CAD software, to

help decrease modeling time and avoid runner

and cooling channel modeling errors.

CADdoctor for Autodesk Simulation

Check, correct, heal, and simplify solid models

imported from 3D CAD systems to prepare

for simulation.

3D simulations

Perform 3D simulations on complex geometry

using a solid, tetrahedral, finite element mesh

technique. This approach is ideal for electrical

connectors, thick structural components, and

geometries with thickness variations.

Dual domain technology

Simulate solid models of thin-walled parts using

Dual Domain™ technology. Work directly from 3D

solid CAD models, leading to easier simulation of

design iterations.

Midplane meshes

Generate 2D planar surface meshes with assigned

thicknesses for thin-walled parts.

Results interpretation and presentation

Use a wide range of tools for model visualization,

results evaluation, and presentation.

Results adviser

Query regions of a model to identify primary

causes of short shots and poor part or cooling

quality. Get suggestions on how to correct the

part, mold, or process.

Photorealistic defect visualization

Integration with Autodesk® Showcase® software

enhances quality assessments of plastic parts by

examining near-photorealistic renderings of digital

prototypes.

Automatic reporting tools

Use the Report Generation wizard to create web-

based reports. Prepare and share simulation results

more quickly and easily with customers, vendors,

and team members.

Microsoft Oce export capability

Export results and images for use in Microsoft®

Word reports and PowerPoint® presentations.

Autodesk Moldflow Communicator

Collaborate with manufacturing personnel,

procurement engineers, suppliers, and external

customers using Autodesk® Moldflow®

Communicator software. Use the Moldflow

Communicator results viewer to export results

from Autodesk Moldflow software so stakeholders

can more easily visualize, quantify, and compare

simulationresults.

Material data

Improve simulation accuracy with precise

material data.

Material database

Use the built-in material database of grade-

specific information on more than 8,500 plastic

materials characterized for use in plastic injection

molding simulation.

Autodesk Moldflow Plastics Labs

Get plastic material testing services, expert data-

fitting services, and extensive material databases

with Autodesk® Moldflow® PlasticsLabs.

Productivity tools

Use advisers and extensive help to boost

productivity.

Cost adviser

Learn what drives part costs to help minimize

those costs. Estimate product costs based

on material choice, cycle time, post-molding

operations, and fixed costs.

Design adviser

Quickly identify areas of plastic parts that

violate design guidelines related to the injection

moldingprocess.

Results evaluation and productivity tools

Visualize and evaluate simulation results, and use automatic

reporting tools to share the results with stakeholders. Take

advantage of features such as a material database and advisers to

further boost productivity.

Help

Get help on a results plot, including information

on what to look for and how to correct typical

problems. Learn more about solver theory,

interpreting simulation results, and designing

better plastic parts and injection molds.

Automation and customization

Automate common tasks and customize Autodesk

Moldflow software for your organization.

API tools

Application programming interface (API) tools

enable you to automate common tasks, customize

the user interface, work with third-party

applications, and help implement corporate

standards and best practices.

Feature comparison

Compare the features of Autodesk Moldflow products to learn how Autodesk Moldflow Adviser and Autodesk Moldflow Insight software can help meet the

needs of your organization.

Autodesk

Moldflow Flex Autodesk Moldflow Adviser Autodesk Moldflow Insight

STANDARD STANDARD PREMIUM ULTIMATE STANDARD PREMIUM ULTIMATE

SOLVER CAPACITY

Simultaneous local solving (max) 1 - - - 1 3 3

Cloud Solving

MESHING

Dual Domain

3D

Midplane

CAD INTEROPERABILITY

CAD solid models

Parts

Assemblies

SIMULATION ADVISERS

Design adviser

Results adviser

Cost adviser

SIMULATION CAPABILITIES

Filling

Packing

Fiber orientation

Surface defect prediction

Molding window

Venting analysis

Crystallization analysis

Gate location

Cold & hot runners

Runner balancing

Design of experiments (DOE)

Cooling

Transient mold cooling or heating

Conformal cooling

Rapid temperature cycling

Induction heating

Heating elements

Warpage

Insert overmolding

In-mold label

Two-shot sequential overmolding

Core shift

Wire sweep, paddle shift

MOLDING PROCESSES

Thermoplastic injection molding

Gas-assisted injection molding

Injection-compression molding

Co-injection molding

Autodesk

Moldflow Flex Autodesk Moldflow Adviser Autodesk Moldflow Insight

STANDARD STANDARD PREMIUM ULTIMATE STANDARD PREMIUM ULTIMATE

MOLDING PROCESSES (CONT)

Bi-injection molding

Microcellular injection molding

Birefringence

Resin transfer and structural reaction

injection molding

Rubber, liquid silicone injection

molding

Multiple-barrel reactive molding

Reaction injection molding

Microchip encapsulation

Underfill encapsulation

Compression molding

DATABASES

Thermoplastics materials

Thermoset materials

Molding machines

Coolant materials

Mold materials

SOFTWARE INTEROPERABILITY

Simulation Mechanical (FEA)

Autodesk Nastran (FEA)

Abaqus (FEA)

ANSYS (FEA)

LS-DYNA (FEA)

CODE V (Birefringence)

VRED (defect visualization)

Showcase (defect visualization)

CADdoctor for Autodesk Simulation

SUPPORTED LANGUAGES

English

Chinese (Simplified)

Chinese (Traditional)

French

German

Italian

Japanese

Portuguese

Spanish

Korean

Included software and services

Moldflow Communicator

SimStudio Tools

Vault

*Some process/analysis types may not support all mesh types.

Learn more or purchase

Access specialists worldwide who can provide product expertise, a deep

understanding of your industry, and value that extends beyond your software

purchase. To purchase Autodesk Moldflow software, contact an Autodesk Premier

Solutions Provider or Autodesk Authorized Reseller. Locate a reseller near you at

www.autodesk.com/reseller.

Autodesk Education

Autodesk offers students and educators a variety of resources to help ensure students

are prepared for successful design careers, including access to free* software,

curricula, training materials, and other resources. Anyone can get expert guidance at

an Autodesk Authorized Training Center (ATC®) site, and validate skills with Autodesk

Certification. Learn more at www.autodesk.com/education.

Autodesk Subscription

Autodesk® Subscription for Autodesk Moldflow gives you a greater advantage with

powerful cloud-based services, access to the latest software, online technical support,

and flexible licensing privileges.** Learn more at www.autodesk.com/subscription.

Autodesk 360

The Autodesk® 360 cloud-based framework provides tools and services to extend

design beyond the desktop. Streamline your workflows, effectively collaborate, and

quickly access and share your work anytime, from anywhere. Learn more at

www.autodesk.com/autodesk360.

*Free products are subject to the terms and conditions of the end-user license agreement that accompanies download of

this software.

**All Subscription benefits are not available for all products in all languages and/or regions. Flexible licensing terms,

including previous version rights and home use, are subject to certain conditions.

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are registered trademarks or trademarks of Autodesk, Inc., and/or its subsidiaries and/or aliates in the USA and/or

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trademarks belong to their respective holders. Autodesk reserves the right to alter product offerings and specifications

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