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 Insight? I had two of…
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, measure our snowfall in…
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 to the applied shrinkage…
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 Files, Results Comparison, Response…
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 from the Plastics Engineering…
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 correct. One area that I…
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 most underutilized aspects of…
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 study within Moldflow Insight?Obviously,…
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 Insight? Opening the Command Line…
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 has a fiber filler,…
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 have a Moldflow Monday…
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 Resolutions? One Resolution for this…
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 should we use them? Profiling…
Determine gate seal time
How to determine gate seal time in Moldflow? Did you know there are multiple ways to determine gate seal time in Moldflow? Automatic Packing…
Export Warp Shape
Export Warp Shape Did you know you can export a warped shape from Moldflow Insight? While this can be a very useful feature –…
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 Window! I have to…
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) method to one of…
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 only available when running…
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 mentors. We had to agree…
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 using a 3D mesh,…
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 the first stage filling…
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 Insight. The .rpt file…
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 to scale the plots…
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, I do not like…
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 parts? Depending on your mesh…
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 use thermally conductive inserts…
Cause of Warpage
Cause of Warpage I choose to Isolate the Cause of Warpage on every Warpage analysis I solve. If you do not choose to Isolate…
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 Project Scandium? Any Moldflow…
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 review the part geometry,…
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 3D or Part Insert…
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 Moldflow on a part…
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 lines in Moldflow Insight?…
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 available? In 2023, we introduced…
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 company in Europe that…
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 components or tools? Often,…
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 mesh in Moldflow Insight. I…
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 in Moldflow Insight. The first…
Predict Jetting in Moldflow
Did you know that Moldflow can help you predict jetting? You first need to be in 3D mesh and I would highly recommend the…
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 material characterized will typically…
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 first need to be…
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 now…..let’s talk about D3…
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 thickness.The first rule of…
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 in Moldflow Insight (Tools…
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 Moldflow, mostly because I…
Happy Holidays!
Happy Holidays! We just wanted to thank each of you for reading, commenting, or messaging us regarding Moldflow Mondays this year. Happy Holidays and…
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 taught Moldflow for a…
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 is an easy task…
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 one of the most…
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 Shaded. I think the Sink…
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 in Moldflow is easier…
