Understanding Injection Molding Tolerances and Standards
Injection molding tolerances are the allowed size variations for part features and overall dimensions. They are usually shown as plus…
Injection Molding Shrinkage
Cooling is the key part of the plastic molding process, and it is where something interesting happens. While releasing the…
Injection Molding Tooling: The Complete Guide
A high-quality plastic part starts with a well-engineered mold. It defines how the part is formed, cooled, ejected and later…
11 Common Injection Molding Defects and How to Avoid Them
Even a well-planned molding project can develop visible or functional faults if the process, material, mold layout or machine settings…
Polyoxymethylene (POM) Injection Molding
Many traditional molding methods and materials fall short when it comes to high-accuracy or high-performance features; the outcome could be…
Plastic Injection Overmolding Guide
Are you manufacturing details that require a soft-touch surface or a secure handle? Do you need to use multiple resins…
Shear-induced effects on multi-cavity molds
Did you know Moldflow can capture shear induced filling imbalances, also in multi cavity molds? For multi-cavity applications, the part…
Shear-induced effects on the filling properties
Did you know Moldflow can capture shear induced filling imbalances, even in single cavity molds? For single cavity applications, the…
Fill time plot vs. Filling Control set point
Comparing and contrasting Happy Moldflow Monday! Why does our Fill Time plot not match our Filling Control set point? This is a question…
Moldflows flavourful 3D Grill
We’ve eaten our vegetables, now it’s time for steak! Happy Moldflow Monday! don’t you love when new features are released…
Moldflow Summit Event
Will you be attending this year? Happy Moldflow Monday! The annual Moldflow Summit is scheduled for April 16-17, 2024! This…
My Favourite Warning Message
What does it mean, and what can you do against it While Warning and Error messages can be frustrating in…
Optimization of automatic filling time
Faster and better estimations As history has shown, people use the Molding Window rather than the Automatic Fill option to…
Optimizing Shrinkage Values in Family Molds
Navigating through Family Molds with Moldflow Some say that they hate using family molds and strongly advise against it. If…
Molding Window – New And Improved
Save time while setting your Molding Window analyses One of the best Moldflow analysis tools is still the Molding Window.…
Running Valve Gates in 3D
what you should focus on when using 3D Valve Gates in Moldflow Moldflow Insight 2024 now has the ability to…
Showing anisotropic thermal conductivity with Moldflow
Using fiber orientation for improved thermal analysis Moldflow Insight 2024 now has the ability to show anisotropic thermal conductivity! If…
Min/Max & Histogram in Moldflow
Locate peak points more easely & understand the distribution of values Moldflow Insight 2024 now has the ability to highlight…
3D warpage calculations with STAMP!
Shrinkage Test Adjusted Mechanical Properties in Moldflow 2024 Moldflow 2024 was just released a couple of weeks ago! As you all…
Cooling Circuit Diagnostics in Moldflow Insight
Detect potential issues early through Cooling Circuit Diagnosis! Have you ever made a mistake when modeling cooling lines in Moldflow…
Assembly analysis with Moldflow
What is assembly analysis and how does it work? Let’s talk about the Assembly Analysis found in Project Scandium. Assembly…
Creating balanced filling patterns
Measure twice, cut once. Last week I was running Moldflow on a part that had multiple gates. I was probably…
Understanding negative volume shrinkage
Understanding negative volume shrinkage Have you ever seen a negative volumetric shrinkage value in Moldflow? This can happen if the…
Using layers in Moldflow
Using layers in Moldflow One of my Moldflow co-workers asked me yesterday about today’s Moldflow Monday topic. When I told…
How to customize Moldflow Results
How to customize Moldflow Results How do you like to customize your Moldflow results? Molding Window is a good example…
How to determine Cure Time for Reactive Molding
How to determine Cure Time for Reactive Molding What about Cure times? How can we use Moldflow to help us…
Why there’s no packing phase with Compression Molding
Why there’s no packing phase with Compression Molding There is no pack or hold phase within Compression molding. Typically our charges…
How to set up Compression Molding Speed
How to set up Compression Molding Speed Now that we understand our open distance, let’s talk about setting up our…
Let’s talk about Compression Molding in Moldflow
Let’s talk about Compression Molding in Moldflow Let’s talk about Compression Molding (again). More importantly, let’s talk about setting the…
Let’s talk about 2-Shot Sequential Overmolding
Let’s talk about 2-Shot Sequential Overmolding 2-Shot Sequential Overmolding is 2 different materials/barrels being injected into the same mold. Shot 1…
How to use Local Coordinate Systems in Moldflow?
How to use Local Coordinate Systems in Moldflow? Local Coordinate Systems – what are they and how can we use…
What’s in the Material Data Base of Moldflow?
What’s in the Material Data Base of Moldflow? There are almost 13,000 materials in the Moldflow database. Over 1,600 of those…
What’s the Extensional Viscosity in Moldflow?
What’s the Extensional Viscosity in Moldflow? Extensional Viscosity – What is it and how can we use this to make…
What’s the Fuzz about Juncture Loss in Moldflow?
What’s the Fuzz about Juncture Loss in Moldflow? Juncture Loss – What is it and how can we use this…
How to Calculate the Projected Area of Hot Runners?
How to Calculate the Projected Area of Hot Runners? One of our Moldflow Partners (who is also a Moldflow Instructor)…
Optimizing Components using Generative Design in Fusion 360
Optimizing Components using Generative Design in Fusion 360 Did you know the Fusion 360 can help design parts with Generative…
Define local mesh densities in Moldflow Insight
Define local mesh densities in Moldflow Insight I get excited about meshing in Moldflow Insight. Sometimes, my mesh excitement leads…
Hot Runner Balancing with Moldflow Insight
Heißkanal Balancierung mit Moldflow Insight In der vergangenen Woche habe ich einen Moldflow-Kurs gegeben und wurde mit einer Frage konfrontiert,…
Measure warpage and distances in Autodesk Moldflow
Measure warpage and clearances in Autodesk Moldflow I find that simply using the Examine tool to measure warp can be…
Calculate the fibre volume concentration with Moldflow
Calculate the fibre volume concentration with Moldflow Did you know that Moldflow can calculate the fiber volume concentration? If you…
Create and run scripts with the Fusion 360 API
Create and run scripts with the Fusion 360 API Did you know that Fusion360 has a built in API where…
FEA Result Export Scripts from Moldflow to e.g. Nastran
FEA Result Export Scripts from Moldflow to e.g. Nastran Moldflow Insight comes with multiple scripts preloaded with the software. If you…
Printed Circuit Boards (PBC) and Electronics Design in Fusion 360
Printed Circuit Boards (PBC) and Electronics Design in Fusion 360 Did you know that Fusion360 can help with printed circuit…
How the Automatic Packing feature can determine your gate seal time!
How the Automatic Packing feature can determine your gate seal time! I love the Automatic Packing and usually prefer cold…
Why comparing the warped shape export to the part design in Fusion 360 can be useful!
Why comparing the warped shape export to the part design in Fusion 360 can be useful! Last week we reviewed…
Why CRIMS can be useful!
Why CRIMS can be useful! Let’s talk about Corrected Residual In-Mold Stress (CRIMS).CRIMS data is collected on a specific test…
How to add CAD bodies in Fusion 360!
How to add CAD bodies in Fusion 360! Sometimes I need to add CAD bodies to other CAD bodies in…
Why the gas-assisted Injection Molding analysis in Moldflow Insight can be useful!
Why the gas-assisted Injection Molding analysis in Moldflow Insight can be useful! Moldflow Insight can simulate a wide range of…
How to combine your part CAD and 3D runner geometry!
How to combine your part CAD and 3D runner geometry! I like to have my 3D runners attached to my…
Learn about our favorite Tool Steel in Moldflow!
Learn about our favorite Tool Steel in Moldflow! I think P20 is my favorite tool steel, mainly because it’s the…
How to use the Selection Priority within Fusion 360!
How to use the Selection Priority within Fusion 360! Sometimes when I use Fusion for model cleanup, I may need…
Why the Modify CAD Surfaces in Moldflow Insight can be useful!
Why the Modify CAD Surfaces in Moldflow Insight can be useful! Sometimes I forget all the new features that have…
Why running a Dynamic Event Simulation in Fusion 360 can be useful!
Why running a Dynamic Event Simulation in Fusion 360 can be useful! My son loves video games however his controller…
How to scale your plots in Moldflow Insight!
How to scale your plots in Moldflow Insight! Let’s talk about scaling plots.Under Plot Properties – Scaling, there are options…
Why the new Report feature within Fusion 360 Injection Molding Simulation can be useful!
Why the new Report feature within Fusion 360 Injection Molding Simulation can be useful! I love the fact that Fusion…
Why using the Audi Report in Moldflow Insight can be useful!
Why using the Audi Report in Moldflow Insight can be useful! I will be honest, I do not love the…
Why the Static Stress analysis in Fusion 360 can be useful!
Why the Static Stress analysis in Fusion 360 can be useful! I started woodworking during the pandemic. While I was building…
Why using the Dimensional diagnostic in 3D can be useful!
Why using the Dimensional diagnostic in 3D can be useful! The first rule of plastic part design is uniform wall…
Why exploring the Manufacture space in Fusion 360 can be useful!
Why exploring the Manufacture space in Fusion 360 can be useful! Did you know that Fusion 360 can help with…
How to export Moldflow results as a .fbx file!
How to export Moldflow results as a .fbx file! I prefer the Sink Mark Estimate plot over the Sink Mark…
How to use the Render tool in Fusion 360!
How to use the Render tool in Fusion 360! Did you know that Fusion 360 can do renderings of your…
How to take Moldflow results to integrative FEA via Helius and Digimat!
How to take Moldflow results to integrative FEA via Helius and Digimat! I once explained the integrative Moldflow-Helius-FEA (or Digimat)…
How to change the Selection Priority in Fusion 360!
How to change the Selection Priority in Fusion 360! Sometimes in Fusion, I may want to select a body or…
Why a ram speed profile in Moldflow Insight can be useful!
Why a ram speed profile in Moldflow Insight can be useful! I do not like using Ram Speed profiles in…
How to use the Project command in Fusion!
How to use the Project command in Fusion! When I am sketching in Fusion, I frequently use the Project command. If…
The impact that D3 values can have on specific simulations!
The impact that D3 values can have on specific simulations! I have been avoiding this topic for over a year…
How to run a Birefringence analysis within Moldflow Insight!
How to run a Birefringence analysis within Moldflow Insight! Did you know that you can run a Birefringence analysis within…
Why using the tools within the Plastic Tab of Fusion 360 can be useful!
Why using the tools within the Plastic Tab of Fusion 360 can be useful! Have you noticed the Plastic tab…
How to use the Section Analysis in Fusion 360!
How to use the Section Analysis in Fusion 360! Anytime I get a CAD model or mold assembly, I bring…
How to correctly interpret the Melt Flow Rate (MFR)!
How to correctly interpret the Melt Flow Rate (MFR)! I do not like Melt Flow Rate (MFR) data. Let me rephrase,…
How to use the Design Advice feature for plastic parts in Fusion 360!
How to use the Design Advice feature for plastic parts in Fusion 360! Did you know that Fusion 360 can…
How to use the element properties assignment short cut in Moldflow!
How to use the element properties assignment short cut in Moldflow! I like shortcuts in Moldflow Insight. Sometimes we need to…
Why the injection molding simulation in Fusion 360 can be useful!
Why the injection molding simulation in Fusion 360 can be useful! Did you know there are various simulations you can…
How to use Moldflow to help with your family molds!
How to use Moldflow to help with your family molds! I do not like Family Molds, but Moldflow does…..Just to…
How to use the Simplify tool in Fusion 360?
How to use the Simplify tool in Fusion 360? Sometimes I need to simplify a model for use in various…
How to set the scale the same when comparing two different studies in Moldflow Insight?
How to set the scale the same when comparing two different studies in Moldflow Insight? Reviewing results within Moldflow is…
How to use the Fluid Volume tool in Fusion 360?
How to use the Fluid Volume tool in Fusion 360? One of the first Fusion workflows that I was taught…
Learn to interpret Moldflow results
Learn to interpret Moldflow results Do you frequently work with toolmakers or contract manufacturers and need to provide approvals for…
Why the re-melt plot within your analysis can be useful!
Why the re-melt plot within your analysis can be useful! Did you know that Moldflow Insight has a Re-melt plot? This…
How to use the Split Face command?
How to use the Split Face command? Have you ever wanted to place an injection cone in Moldflow exactly in…
Which mesh type should be used in Moldflow?
Which mesh type should be used in Moldflow? I often get asked, which mesh type should be used in Moldflow? I…
What tools to use to repair surfaces in Fusion 360?
What tools to use to repair surfaces in Fusion 360? What do we do when the Fusion Validate tool finds…
How to use a plane cut in Moldflow Insight?
How to use a plane cut in Moldflow Insight? Have you ever had issues with asymmetrical Moldflow results on symmetrical…
How to use the Validate Command in Fusion 360!
How to use the Validate Command in Fusion 360! I have trust issues. I see multiple different CAD types from different…
What is the difference between Mold Temperature and Coolant Inlet Temperature?
What is the difference between Mold Temperature and Coolant Inlet Temperature? I love when I get process sheets that list…
How to use Moldflow for Powder Injection Molding (PIM)!
How to use Moldflow for Powder Injection Molding (PIM)! One of my college roommates was teasing me about my last…
Running Moldflow in Metric Units!
Running Moldflow in Metric Units! I live my life in English units. I drive my truck in miles per hour,…
Why editing your default properties in Moldflow Insight are useful!
Why editing your default properties in Moldflow Insight are useful! Did you know that you can edit your default properties…
Why running warp in 3D can be useful!
Why running warp in 3D can be useful! I had a very interesting discussion last week with one of my…
How to learn Fusion 360?
How to learn Fusion 360? I am a Moldflow Expert but mostly self-taught in Fusion 360. Each week, I hope to…
What mouse settings and units to use in Fusion 360?
What mouse settings and units to use in Fusion 360? Anytime I learn a new piece of engineering software, I…
How to use a profiled pack in Moldflow Insight?
How to use a profiled pack in Moldflow Insight? Let’s talk about pack profiles – what are they and how…
How many tetras to use through the thickness in Moldflow Insight?
How many tetras to use through the thickness in Moldflow Insight? There are 10 tetras by default in a 3D…
How to determine the maximum amount of volumetric shrinkage?
How to determine the maximum amount of volumetric shrinkage? How much volumetric shrinkage is too much? Volumetric shrinkages will vary based…
How to evaluate Shear Rates in Moldflow!
How to evaluate Shear Rates in Moldflow! My wife and I both work from home. I told her that I didn’t…
What option to use for your Fill+Pack Velocity/Pressure switchover point?
What option to use for your Fill+Pack Velocity/Pressure switchover point? Let’s talk about Pressure (again). More specifically, how we transfer from…
How to determine how much pressure is acceptable in your Moldflow simulations?
How to determine how much pressure is acceptable in your Moldflow simulations? Let’s talk about Pressure. When I am running…
How to mesh parts that have CAD issues!
How to mesh parts that have CAD issues! Have you ever had a part that will not mesh in Moldflow…
Our Moldflow New Year’s Resolution!
Our Moldflow New Year’s Resolution! Happy Moldflow Monday and Happy New Year! Do any of you make any Moldflow New Year’s…
Happy Holidays!
Happy Holidays! We just wanted to thank each of you for reading, commenting, or messaging us regarding Moldflow Mondays this…
How to edit intermediate results in 3D!
How to edit intermediate results in 3D! I tend to use a 3D mesh more than Dual Domain and Midplane. When…
What modifications to make to the .rpt files!
What modifications to make to the .rpt files! Last week we reviewed the customreport.vbs script that comes installed with Moldflow…
How to use the Customreport.vbs!
How to use the Customreport.vbs! Did you know that you can create reports automatically from the Command Line in Moldflow…
How to use the Add command in Moldflow Insight?
How to use the Add command in Moldflow Insight? Did you know that you can add a study to a…
Learn about 2023 Features and their Improvements in Moldflow!
Learn about 2023 Features and their Improvements in Moldflow! Did you know that Moldflow Adviser and Moldflow Synergy/Insight 2023 are…
How to use the Project Scandium in Moldflow Insight!
How to use the Project Scandium in Moldflow Insight! Did you know that Moldflow Insight has a Technology Preview called…
How to use Chemical Foam Molding in Moldflow Insight!
How to use Chemical Foam Molding in Moldflow Insight! Did you know that Moldflow Insight can solve Chemical Foam Molding? You…
How to run a core shift analysis?
How to run a core shift analysis? Did you know that you can run a core shift on either Core…
How to determine the optimal filling control with runners?
How to determine the optimal filling control with runners? Selecting the correct injection time can be critical for avoiding short…
The most useful DoE results in Moldflow Insight!
The most useful DoE results in Moldflow Insight! Let’s talk about DOE results! DOE results can be long in the Log…
How to set up your DOE studies in Moldflow Insight?
How to set up your DOE studies in Moldflow Insight? I think Design of Experiments (DOE) is one of the…
Why fiber-filled materials can be useful?
Why fiber-filled materials can be useful? As requested, today’s topic is all about fiber-filled materials! Anytime you select a material that…
Why Automatic Packing in Moldflow Insight is useful!
Why Automatic Packing in Moldflow Insight is useful! Settings like Filling control, VP Switch-over, and Cooling time – I usually set…
How to use the Command Line in Moldflow Insight?
How to use the Command Line in Moldflow Insight? Did you know Moldflow Insight has a Command Line? If you…
How do you create inserts in Moldflow?
How do you create inserts in Moldflow? Did you know that you can create mold inserts within Moldflow Insight? Creating inserts…
How do you select a substitute material in Moldflow?
How do you select a substitute material in Moldflow? Sometimes I need to select a substitute material in Moldflow. Getting your…
Ways to create copies of your Moldflow studies!
Ways to create copies of your Moldflow studies! Did you know there are multiple ways to create copies of your…
How to correctly measure warp on round parts?
How to correctly measure warp on round parts? When I took my Moldflow Expert exam, I didn’t get every question…
Should we run Fill+Pack+Warp (FPW) or Cool+Fill+Pack+Warp (CFPW)?
Should we run Fill+Pack+Warp (FPW) or Cool+Fill+Pack+Warp (CFPW)? I would argue there is a time and place for both. What is…
How to create your 3D mold blocks for Cool(FEM)?
How to create your 3D mold blocks for Cool(FEM)? Last week we talked about Cool vs Cool(FEM) and I appreciate…
How to create Conformal Cooling Channels!
How to create Conformal Cooling Channels! I remember back in college, almost 20 years ago, we heard rumors of some…
How to use anchor points/planes in Moldflow Insight?
How to use anchor points/planes in Moldflow Insight? Anchors are an important aspect of evaluating Deflection results from Moldflow. You can…
How to determine your gate locations in Moldflow?
How to determine your gate locations in Moldflow? Selecting a gate location is an important aspect of running Moldflow. Sometimes this…
How to use the Center Line feature in Moldflow Insight!
How to use the Center Line feature in Moldflow Insight! I remember exactly when the Center Line feature came out…
How to determine your tool shrinkage
How to determine your tool shrinkage? Plastics expand when heated and shrink when cooled. Typically semi-crystalline materials will shrink more than…
What thermoset materials can you simulate in Moldflow Insight?
What thermoset materials can you simulate in Moldflow Insight? I recently had dinner with two college roommates that both graduated…
Why the Molding Window Analysis can be useful!
Why the Molding Window Analysis can be useful! Today’s lesson is brought to you by my favorite Moldflow analysis: Molding…
Why to mesh as a Dual Domain Mesh first?
Why to mesh as a Dual Domain Mesh first? When I was learning Moldflow almost 20 years ago, I was…
Ways to view Weld Lines Moldflow Insight
Ways to view Weld Lines in Moldflow Insight Did you know there are multiple ways to view and identify weld…
Determine gate seal time
How to determine gate seal time in Moldflow? Did you know there are multiple ways to determine gate seal time…
Predict Jetting in Moldflow
Did you know that Moldflow can help you predict jetting? You first need to be in 3D mesh and I…
How to become a Moldflow Expert
How to become a Moldflow Expert When I started my Moldflow Certification process, I was very nervous. I felt since I…
Run a Buckling Analysis in Moldflow
Run a Buckling Analysis Most of the deflection observed in plastic part warpage would be considered stable, or linearly proportional…
When you should use Corner Effects
Corner Effects – what does that option do and when should we use this option? First off, Corner effects are…
Cause of Warpage
Cause of Warpage I choose to Isolate the Cause of Warpage on every Warpage analysis I solve. If you do…
Export Warp Shape
Export Warp Shape Did you know you can export a warped shape from Moldflow Insight? While this can be a…
Part CAD vs Tool CAD
Part CAD vs Tool CAD – what’s the difference and which one should we be using in Moldflow? Part CAD…
Venting Analysis in Moldflow Insight
Did you know Moldflow Insight can simulate Venting? Moldflow will always assume perfect venting unless we are in a 3D…
Let’s talk about generic cooling lines from the Cooling Wizard
Let’s talk about generic cooling lines from the Cooling Wizard. My Moldflow customers either seem to love or hate the…