CAE software for injection mold design optimization
| Analysis | What It Shows | Typical Time |
|---|---|---|
| Fill Analysis | Gate location, weld lines, air traps, short shots | 2-4 hours |
| Cooling Analysis | Temperature distribution, cooling time, circuit effectiveness | 4-8 hours |
| Warpage Analysis | Shrinkage distortion, residual stress, final part shape | 6-12 hours |
| Fiber Orientation | Glass fiber direction vs. mechanical properties | 8-16 hours |
Software: Moldflow (Autodesk), Moldex3D (CoreTech), Sigmasoft. Budget: $15-30K/year license.