Tell us about your Company. What services do you offer?
CAE Services has been providing plastic consulting engineering services since 1981. We offer the following services.
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Tell us about your facility . . .
We have numerous workstations running Moldflow, ADINA, and other process simulation programs. Our corporate facility has (3) molding machines ranging form 80-500 tons for analysis implementation, mold sampling, and process training.
Is your staff Moldflow Certified?
Yes, our staff is Silver Certified.
What information is required for a quotation?
- IGES, STEP, Catia or Pro-E files
- Material data , grade & supplier
- Analysis objectives
- Timeline
How long does it take to generate a quotation?
Upon receipt of proper data, part geometry, material type, and analysis objectives, we can promptly provide budgetary pricing within hours and a detailed quotation within 1-2 days after receipt of all the required information.
Can you provide "typical pricing"?Price is base upon part complexity and analysis objectives. If pricing is required please review the information required per our Moldflow Quote Request Form.
How have existing customers justified your consulting services?
How long have you been providing engineering services?- Elimination of costly trial-and-error methods
- Material selection
- Identifying part design issues
- Reduced cycle times
- Reduced mold de-bug
- Material savings
- Elimination of shrink fixtures
- Lack of expertise in running the Moldflow software
In the 1970's, we pioneered MoldCool analysis technology. We have been providing Moldflow and Cooling analysis services on a consulting basis since 1981. Today we offer a complete range of engineering services from structural analysis through warpage analysis.
What is required to start an analysis?
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How can we send data?
Methods of transfer:
- FTP - Contact Dave Stinson @ 630.761.9898 ext. 27
- E-mail - david.stinson@caeservices.com cc: tim@caeservices.com
- CD-ROM
File Types: (In order of preference)
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How long does it take for an analysis to be completed?
Depending upon part complexity and existing workload, a typical analysis can be completed within 2-3 working days and up to 7-10 days if cooling and warpage analysis is required. In most instances, the analysis will not delay the mold manufacturing process. In many cases, while the analysis is being completed, steel can be cut for the core and cavity. Gate, runner and cooling designs can be incorporated after the analysis has been completed.
When an order is placed for an analysis, what information is provided?
Each analysis is unique with varying objectives. For each of the following analysis types will include a summary section that includes a statement of the analysis objectives, and recommended modifications to the part design or mold design. Cooling circuiting diagrams can be provided as well. A set-up sheet for the recommended processing conditions is also included.
Our final reports will consist of the following;
Flow Analysis
- Melt Front Advancement
- Pressure to Fill
- Melt Front Temperature (determine fill speed)
- Shear Rate (determine gate size)
- Shear Stress (determine fill speed, melt temp, part design issues)
- Weld Line
- Air trap Locations
Packing Analysis
- Pressure trace at the mold entrance (shows fill and pack pressures)
- Gate freeze time graph
- Volumetric Shrinkage
- Clamp Force requirement graph (helps in machine sizing)
Flow Analysis
- Core Surface Temperature
- Cavity Surface Temperature
- Temperature Difference (cavity minus core)
- Part Average Temperature (determines when to eject the part)
- Coolant Temperature (helps in circuiting)
- Coolant Flow Rate
- Reynolds Number (helps determine turbulent flow conditiion)
Warpage Analysis
- Deflection Plots X,Y,Z directions
- Deflection Plots for filling, packing, and cooling effects
- Overall deflection plots
