SIMOULDING

SOFTWARE OVERVIEW

Optimize Your Rotational Moulding with SIMOULDING Software

SIMOULDING is a simulation software that allows you to load a part's geometry into the program and predict the wall thickness distribution of the rotationally molded part, among other characteristics. The system is configured similarly to a rotational molding machine, entering the type of rotation (e.g., biaxial or Rock & Roll), the mould position on the machine plates, rotation speeds, oven temperature, heating time, cooling type, etc. If some areas of the mould are protected or receive additional heat, this information can also be entered.

The program will then predict the temperature profiles of the mould and the internal air, calculate the movement of the material within the mould, and calculate all the physical variables to perform the simulation.

In addition to the thickness of the part at each point on its surface, a number of very useful results and data can be obtained that will help understand and improve both the design process and the processing parameters.

All results can be visualized on the surface of the part using distribution mapping.

The available results are as follows:

Thicknesses
Residence time of the powder material on the mold surface
Part temperature at the end of the heating stage
Part temperature at the end of the cooling stage
Convective coefficient on the mould
Mould temperature in steady state
Mould temperature at the end of the cooling stage
Tracking points graphicals

BENEFITS

Reduce Costs by Optimizing Your Design and Process

This simulation package offers numerous advantages to designers, engineers and rotational molders. Not only is it useful as a training package for exploring all kinds of what-if scenarios, but it also provides practical insights into part design and optimal machine setup.

Before mould manufacturing, it is possible to take the CAD geometry of the part and use simulation to anticipate future problems by minimizing the uncertainties associated with moulding.