Flow Balance Theory (1/3)

• Pre-processing
• CADdr Intro

Runner Balance Theory (1/3)

• Purpose of a well-designed runner
• Gate types and runner geometry
• Geometrical & Rheological Balance
• Runner meshing theory

Adding runner to design:

• Use concept models from previous day to add runner lines and geometry, showing meshing difference
• Launch simulation

Thermal Balance Theory (2/3)

• Cooling Media and Insert Material Specification
• Process Settings
• Computation Parameter setting

Add Cooling system to Level 2 Model and Launch Simulation

Apply theory through simple concept models

• Meshing in Studio
• Setup up quick flow projects
• Launch simulation 

Runner Balance Theory (2/3)

• Introduce Machine Mode
• Packing Parameters
• Computation Parameters for Gate Freeze
• Apply theory through Moldex3D run setup

Thermal Balance Theory (3/3)

• Requirements for Level 3 analysis report
• Result Interpretation

Flow Balance Theory (2/3)

• Material Theory
• Process Theory
• Apply theory through Moldex3D run setup

Balance Maintenacne Theory (3/3)

• Requirements for Level 2 analysis report
• Result Interpretation
• Review Flow / Pack results from the Morning session

Level 4: Warpage

Warpage Theory (1/3)

• What is Warp?
• How Level 1-3 Analyses impact final part quality
• Part Design / Mold Design
• Flow Balance (Gates, Runners)
• Thermal Balance (Cooling Layout)

Flow Balance Theory (3/3)

• Requirements for Level 1 analysis report
• Result Interpretation
• Review Flow results from the Morning session

Practice Models:

Add Runner System to Practice Models from Level 1 Analysis and Launch Simulation

Warpage Theory (2/3)

• Material Data Review
• PVT
• Crystallization Kinetics
• Viscoelasticity and stress
• Fiber Orientation

Practice Models:

• Work independently to mesh and launch flow simulations on more advanced models

Level 3: Maintaining Thermal Balance

Thermal Balance Theory (1/3)

• Purpose of well-designed cooling system
• Baffles, Bubblers & other components
• Temperature balance and hot spot recognition

Practice adding cooling components to design

Warpage Theory (3/3)

• Translating warp data to designs
• Anchor plane
• Shrinkage compensation Tool
• Exporting deformed model
• Requirements for final report

Discuss applications and future development