Update | mouldmaking Moldex3D teams up with Trexel
Moldex3D injection moulding simulation software developer CoreTech System has an- nounced a joint development agreement with US-based Trexel that is intended to improve the modelling and simulation of the Mucell microcellular foam moulding process.
“The MuCell process, enabling part weight reduction and product performance improvement, is widely employed in automotive, electronic/electrical products, construction, outdoor products and many other applications,” says Steve Braig, president and CEO of Trexel. “We firmly believe that a
Industrial Molds expands
US-based Industrial Molds Group has completed its robotics cell with the addition of a Makino F-5 CNC high speed machining centre. The company – a supplier
of injection moulds to Tier One companies in the medical, automotive and packaging industries – says the machine joins a Makino S56 machining centre. Both are part of an investment of more than $1m in improved machining, EDM and software at the company over the past three years. “Our goal is to become
more efficient in how we work,” says company vp Tim Peterson. ❙
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reliable design and simulation tool providing useful guidance when designing a mold for the MuCell process will help our customers increase their efficiency and productivity levels dramatically,” he says. The aim of the project is to
develop an improved Mucell mould filling simulation tool that will allow modeling of differing process characteristics in different polymer/filler combinations. The two companies say they expect to launch the enhanced capabili- ties later this year – the current product already includes some microcellular moulding simulation capabilities. The announcement follows
the introduction of the latest release of the Modex3D software – Moldex3D R11.0 – which is intended to give customers software more optimised to their individual requirements. “We have re-positioned
Moldex3D R11.0 as four solution packages, including eDesign Basic, eDesign, Professional, and Advanced, to satisfy more exclusive needs from our customers in every level of process complexity,” says Dr Venny Yang, President of Taiwan-based CoreTech System. New features in R11.0 include a venting analysis tool for more effective prediction of
problems such as incomplete filliing, a new 3D visualisation of coolant flow within the Standard Cool unit for evaluation of baffle, bubbler and conformal cooling systems, and the ability to add an overflow feature in gas and water assisted moulding simulations. The new version also includes new modules for advanced hot runner develop- ment and co-injection moulding simulation. And a new Expert module applies Design of Experiment techniques to help users optimise analysis routines more quickly. ❙
www.moldex3d.com
Delcam for SolidWorks updated
Machining software specialist Delcam has launched the latest version of its integrated CAM system for users of SolidWorks, adding new milling and EDM modules and better rough and finish milling support. The B-axis turn- mill module is a new addition that allows easier feature genera- tion for multi-tasking machining centres such as Mazak’s Integrex and Mori Seiki’s NT range, while the Wire EDM module has been extended to provide four axis operation. Delcam for SolidWorks is
based on the latest version of Delcam’s FeatureCAM product, so it incorporates its new 2.5D roughing, improved Z-level finishing and Z-axis
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indexing tools. Simulation is also said to have been enhanced, now supporting multiple core processors for faster generation. New roughing
strategies have been included to minimise
cutter wear at higher cutting speeds.
The program fully integrates
into SolidWorks and offers full associativity so any changes in the CAD model are reflected automatically in toolpaths, with the software both modifying the existing paths and reviewing the cutting tool and machining strategy options. ❙
www.delcam.com
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