Plastics go digital: Optimal material characterization for injection moulding simulation

Overath, 24.09.2024 From October 15 to 19, 2024, BARLOG Plastics will be presenting the latest developments and innovations in the field of digital product development at the Fakuma trade fair in Hall A3, Stand 3209. A special highlight is the new laboratory service for the fast and precise determination of material parameters for injection molding simulation using Computer Aided Engineering (CAE).

Efficiency and Precision in Digital Product Development

Precise material characterization is a decisive step on the way to perfect injection molding simulation. BARLOG Plastics now offers exact determination of material characteristics for injection molding simulation in its own test laboratory. A particular focus is placed on the exact characterization of the pvT data (pressure-volume-temperature behavior), which is crucial for a realistic representation of the manufacturing process in the injection molding simulation. This enables companies to identify and eliminate potential sources of error as early as the development phase. The result: reduced development times, lower production costs and an accelerated market launch of new products.

Digital Material Data for Optimized Processes

The quality of the injection molding simulation stands and falls with the precision of the material data used. BARLOG Plastics relies on the isobaric measurement method, which enables a realistic recording of the material behavior. Compared to the frequently used isothermal method, which does not optimally map pressure and temperature conditions, isobaric measurement provides significantly higher accuracy. This is particularly important, as it is the only way to correctly simulate process parameters such as filling behavior, shrinkage and warpage.

Reduce costs through precise simulation

Precise simulation can significantly reduce error costs, as the “Rule of Ten of Error Costs” vividly demonstrates: An error that is not detected during the early development phase causes costs that increase up to tenfold with each further step in the development process. The digital material data determination from BARLOG Plastics minimizes such risks through early and exact process simulations. Companies benefit from optimized tools, less rework and significant cost savings.

Visit BARLOG Plastics at Fakuma 2024

“Let us convince you of the new possibilities of digital material data characterization at Fakuma 2024 in Hall A3, Booth 3209. Discover how BARLOG Plastics can help you to accelerate development processes and reduce costs. Under the motto “Plastics go digital”, we cordially invite you to join us in shaping the future of plastics processing,” says Peter Barlog, Managing Partner of BARLOG Plastics GmbH.