2024-06-07
Moldflow Success Stories: Automotive, Medical, and Electronics
Moldflow simulation delivers measurable benefits across industries. Here are real-world case studies showing how Moldflow improved quality, reduced defects, and saved costs in automotive, medical, and electronics manufacturing.
Automotive: Reducing Warpage in Instrument Panels
- Problem: Instrument panel showed excessive warpage, causing assembly issues
- Solution: Moldflow simulation identified optimal gate locations and cooling channel design
- Result: Warpage reduced by 40%, assembly fit improved, and tooling costs lowered
Medical: Eliminating Short Shots in Syringe Production
- Problem: Syringe barrels had frequent short shots and incomplete filling
- Solution: Moldflow analysis optimized process parameters and runner balance
- Result: Short shots eliminated, yield increased by 15%, and cycle time reduced
Electronics: Preventing Weld Lines in Connector Housings
- Problem: Weld lines weakened connector housings, risking product failure
- Solution: Simulation guided gate relocation and material selection
- Result: Weld lines minimized, part strength improved, and customer complaints dropped
Conclusion
Moldflow simulation is a proven solution for quality improvement and cost reduction in plastic injection molding, regardless of industry.
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