Process Optimization analysis

Process Optimization analyses are used to determine optimum ram speed and packing pressure profiles so that parts produced are of the highest quality.

The Process Optimization analysis calculates the optimum process settings, based on the material data, mold geometry, and molding machine characteristics. It then runs a Fill or a Fill+Pack analysis using the optimum process settings.

Process Optimization analysis capabilities

Given a mold, a machine and a material, the Process Optimization program aims to find the optimum process settings, through several iterations, so that the resulting parts do not warp, contain sink marks or have any weaknesses associated with injection molding. These process settings can be directly implemented on the molding machine.

Process Optimization analysis output

The Process Optimization analysis calculates:

• A ram speed profile that slows down at narrow cross sections and speeds up at larger cross sections. The machine response is taken into account as the inertia is significant. Variations in the flow front melt temperature are minimized to reduce surface defects and warpage.
• A packing pressure profile that minimizes the variation in shrinkage across the part, thus reducing warpage and increasing the ability to produce a part with a high dimensional accuracy.