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This section provides an overview for resin flow analysis software as well as their applications and principles. Also, please take a look at the list of 4 resin flow analysis software manufacturers and their company rankings. Here are the top-ranked resin flow analysis software companies as of December, 2024: 1.Pacific Engineering Systems International, 2.Moldex3D, 3.Polyworx.
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Resin Flow Analysis Software is used to analyze and visualize the flow of molten resin in a mold or die to predict resin temperature, pressure, speed, flow state, shrinkage, etc. when molding resin in a molding machine. Simulation is used to predict molding defects such as weld, warp deformation, and residual stress, and to analyze the causes of molding defects.
Injection molding analysis includes analysis of molten resin filling, pressure, and cooling in the die, warpage analysis, die cooling analysis, and resin thermosetting reaction analysis.
Extrusion molding analysis includes resin flow analysis software in the die, cooling rate analysis after die extrusion, shape deformation prediction after cooling, flow analysis in the case of multi-layer molding, die deformation analysis using coupled analysis, and analysis of flow residual stress.
In addition, blow molding analysis, thermoforming and vacuum molding analysis, etc. are also performed.
Resin flow analysis software can be used in the product design, mold design, and molding departments to identify and solve problems on the desk in advance, thereby shortening delivery time, reducing costs, and improving quality.
An example of an application in the field of mold technology is the optimization of gate design through resin flow analysis software that virtually injects resin from the target weld position.
In the field of injection molding, numerical analysis using the CIP method is used to simultaneously analyze not only resin behavior but also the behavior of air inside the mold.
Other examples include detailed analysis of resin flow at steps, fiber orientation simulation technology for CF-SMC molding, and flow path design for multi-cavity molds using thermosetting resin flow analysis.
Furthermore, it has been applied to visualization analysis of weld line generation and disappearance process in ultra high-speed injection molding, evaluation technology for extrusion mixing machines, phenolic resin extrusion and phenolic resin pipe applications, and more.
The flow analysis of molten material in a mold is simplified to the flow between plates in a narrow gap because plastic molded products are often thin-walled and three-dimensional in shape due to their high viscosity.
First, the equations of continuity, motion, and energy are formulated in the local Cartesian coordinate system. Material properties are required, of which viscosity is determined by the experimental equations for shear rate and temperature.
Next, the equations are solved numerically on a computer. Several methods of numerical analysis are used. These include the finite difference method, finite element method, boundary element method, BFM (Branching Flow Method), and FAN (Flow Analysis Network Method). There are many resin flow analysis software packages available on the market that use these methods, making it relatively easy for resin product, mold, and die design engineers and production engineers to perform simulations.
Temperature, pressure, flow rate, velocity, and shrinkage of each part in the die can be elucidated, and simulation results can be visualized and viewed at a glance. Then, by predicting flow patterns, weld, warp deformation, shrinkage, etc., it is possible to prevent molding defects, set gate positions, and select mold temperatures at the design stage.
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Moldex3D, founded in 1995 in Hsinchu, Taiwan, is a manufacturer of plastic injection molding simulation products and services. The company offers a comprehensive range of products, including Moldex3D Studio, Moldex3D eDesign, Moldex3D Sync, and Moldex3D Material Research, to assist manufacturers in optimizing injection molding processes. These unique solutions provide benefits such as reducing product development time, minimizing manufacturing defects, and enhancing product quality. The simulation products find applications across various industries, including automotive, electronics, medical devices, and consumer goods, enabling manufacturers to predict and analyze the behavior of molten plastic during the molding process.
Pacific Engineering Systems International Pty. Ltd., established in 1983 and headquartered in Sydney, Australia, is an advanced engineering consulting company and a distributor of ESI Group's advanced virtual prototyping software. The company specializes in the behavior of structures and fluids in design, manufacturing, and sustainment scenarios, as well as engineering scenarios. While the company focuses on simulation models for components and structures, it also partners with measurement and testing laboratories to provide end-to-end testing. Its services include software engineering support and engineering software training programs.
Polyworx, headquartered in Nijverdal, the Netherlands, is a developer and supplier of the RTM-Worx flow simulation software for resin transfer molding and vacuum infusion. The company's main activities include the development, licensing, and support of software tools for the plastics processing industry, as well as providing training and education on injection molding and the controlled vacuum infusion process. Its software is used to provide a goal-centered interface, providing a simulation tool for plastics processing.
ESI Group was founded in 1973 and is headquartered in Ile-de-France, France, as a supplier of virtual prototype software. The company's offering effectively simulates the behavior of a product across several stages, such as testing, manufacturing, and real-life usage. The organization exhibits a profound enthusiasm for the beneficial effects of its endeavors on the global community, motivating its continuous pursuit of further advancements daily. The company's simulation solutions, powered by physics and provide real-time, predictive, and immersive experiences, allow clients to save significant time, resources, and money by circumventing the need for expensive and constrained physical testing.
Ranking as of December 2024
Derivation Method| Rank | Company | Click Share |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pacific Engineering Systems International |
30.4%
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| 2 | Moldex3D |
26.1%
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| 3 | Polyworx |
21.7%
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| 4 | ESI Group |
21.7%
|
Derivation Method
The ranking is calculated based on the click share within the resin flow analysis software page as of December 2024. Click share is defined as the total number of clicks for all companies during the period divided by the number of clicks for each company.Number of Employees
Newly Established Company
Company with a History
*Including some distributors, etc.
| Country | Number of Companies | Share (%) |
|---|---|---|
|
Taiwan
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1 | 33.3% |
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Australia
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1 | 33.3% |
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Netherlands
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1 | 33.3% |
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