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Analysis of filled plastic parts

Analysis of filled plastic parts

Analysis of filled plastic parts

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We have several designs using fiber filled plastics, which are injection molded. Our in-house FEA tool is ANSYS. What is the best way to be able to accurately simulate behavior of such parts?

Using isotropic datasheet properties in ANSYS doesn't seem to be the answer.

Any advice/feedback is greatly appreciated.

RE: Analysis of filled plastic parts

The best way is to use a program like Moldflow to simulate the injection molding process.  Here is a link to their website:

http://www.moldflow.com/stp/


 

RE: Analysis of filled plastic parts

Is there a way to communicate the orientation data back to the FEA package like with a multiphysics analysis?

 

RE: Analysis of filled plastic parts

(OP)
Yes, simulation tools such as Moldflow, Moldex etc...does provide an output file which can be imported into FEA packages.

 

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