CAE discusses Moldflow simulation analysis, when a shop should outsource vs. invest in software and the mold builder’s role in mold analysis. They also go into detail about the importance of windage and morphing analysis as an accurate predictive tool when tolerance issues are a concern.
Chapters:
0:00 Introduction
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3:08 When does a shop know whether to outsource or invest in software?
4:19 What is the mold builder's role in using the software?
7:00 The importance of windage and morphing analysis
9:55 Getting in the door
11:40 Why is cooling analysis valuable?
14:29 What is next for CAE?
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