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…
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…
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…
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)…
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…
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…
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 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…
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…
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…
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…
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 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 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…
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 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)…
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…
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…
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 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…
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 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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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)…
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…
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…
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 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…
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…
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…
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…
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 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 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…
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 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)…
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…
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…
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 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…
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 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…
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…
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…
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…
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…