Evaluate the flow front pattern resulting from both material injection and compression due to mold closing.
Evaluate molding feasibility of extremely thin-wall parts.
Determine injection pressure and clamp force requirements for proper molding machine selection.
Display injection pressure at any point within the cavity at any time during the filling stage.
Place gates to minimize injection pressure and clamp force.
Graphically display the degree of frozen skin at all locations in the cavity at any time during cavity filling and packing.
Determine when the gate freezes to avoid unnecessary packing time.
Determine areas of high volumetric shrinkage and potential sink marks.
Accurately identify weld and meld lines based on part design and gate placement.
Accurately identify air traps for proper mold venting.
Vary the initial mold open distance prior to the compression stage
Control the time to begin compression of the mold cavities: before, during, or after the injection of polymer.
Profile mold closing speed and distance settings during the compression stage
Incorporate the recommended ram speed settings from MPI/Flow for the injection stage.
Simulate combinations of hot and cold runner systems to optimize the flow pattern, pressure, and clamp force.
Simulate valve gate shut-off to avoid polymer back filling into the runner during the compression stage.