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Quality Shrinkage and Warpage Analysis, Multicomponent Molding, and More

Shrinkage and Warpage Analysis

EPS FloTek, LLC provides comprehensive shrinkage and warpage analysis involving the following:

Examining the Final Result of the Combined Conditions Created from the Filling, Packing, and Cooling Stages of the Plastic Manufacturing Process
Identifying the Exact Shrinkage in X, Y, and Z
Assessing Shrinkage Due to Cooling Only
Assessing Shrinkage Due to Gate Location, Part Design, and Processing Only
Creating an Exact Mold Shrinkage Design
Reducing Stress Concentration
Identifying Residual Stresses
Reversing Engineer Mold Shrinkage
Identifying Part Response Under Service Conditions

Fiber Orientation Analysis (Short and Long)

Our fiber orientation analysis uses different percentages and lengths of glass fiber to identify the shrinkage and warpage conditions of a molded plastic part. This service also involves the following:

Identifying the Degree of Orientation on the Surface and in the Center of the Plastic Part
Assessing Total Warpage Due to Fiber Direction
Calculating Short or Long Fibers
Exporting Anisotropic Results to Finite Element Analysis (FEA)
Exporting Anisotropic Thermomechanical Properties to FEA
Improving Dimensional Stability

Multicomponent Molding

We provide multicomponent molding services involving the following:

Adding Metal or Plastic Part Inserts
Identifying Thermal Results of the First and/or Second Shot of Plastic Material
Adding Mold Component Inserts
Identifying Thermal Tool Insert Results
Reducing the Cycle Using Highly Conductive Mold Metals
Identifying the Displacement of Terminals
Identifying the Differences of Hot or Cold Inserts
Performing Two-Shot Plastic Injection Molding and Overmolding

Advance Hot Runner

EPS FloTek, LLC’s full hot runner manifold modeling process uses conductive and non-conductive materials for the following:

Identifying Hot or Cold Spots
Identifying Excessive Shear Heat That Can Imbalance Flow
Optimizing Channel Design
Optimizing Heater Design
Reducing Cycle Time
Improving Energy Efficiency
Improving Part Quality

Gas Assist and Water Assist

Our team helps expand your part design requirements by performing 3D gas and water assist injection molding simulations. This service also involves the following:

Optimizing Process Conditions
Identifying Potential “Blow Out”
Identifying Skin Ratio
Improving Cycle Time
Reducing Stress and Warping
Eliminating Sink Marks and Voids
Minimizing Material Usage
Reducing Part Weight
Increasing Part Strength
Adding Overflow Tabs

Contact us today for more information about our plastics engineering services, including mold cooling analysis and co-injection molding.

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