Interfacing CAD to Mold flow

MPA and partner companies have a wide CAD interfacing capability and are able to communicate via most popular CAD software packages and interface standards.
A Mold flow simulation is generally based on a triangular finite element mesh. The mesh is created over a CAD representation of the product and forms a geometric mathematical description of the part. A wide range of CAD interfaces enable MPA to import a CAD solid model and create a uniform FEA mesh over the entire surface of the product.
MPA are able to supply other Mold flow users with a high quality accurate mesh ready to run, and usually in a matter of day's. Contact us for more information on outsourcing your meshing requirements.
MPA have extensive experience with all Mold flow mesh types including:

Fusion Mesh

Fusion- Dual Domain - Ideal for basic filling analysis.
Initial results delivered very quickly. Works well on parts with uniform wall thickness.

Mid-Plane Mesh

Midplane- More complex model conversion from CAD than either 3D or Fusion mesh, but very detailed results and extensive capability. Our favorite for complex filling cooling & warpage analysis jobs including fiber orientation.

3D Tetrahedral Mesh

3D Mesh- Based on a Tetrahedral mesh for true 3D simulation through the part thickness. Ideal for analysing parts with a wide variation in thickness. The simulation shows results through the entire part thickness, predicts jetting and is excellent for Gas Injection simulation.

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