About TOYOBO MC Engineering Plastics CAE
CAE analysis technology
Our CAE team has performed analysis for more than 1,000 project proposals over the past 20 years, and we constantly
strive to improve our simulation and analysis for molding processes.
We provide high-quality design support through simulation and analysis suited to the characteristics of the highly-reinforced
polymer and elastomer material TOYOBO MC's line-up of high quaility products. We are particularly strong in structural
studies that make full use of topology optimization, which can help to reduce the man-hours needed in the design phase.
In recent years, we have been developing simulation technologies that focus on the heat dissipation and shock absorption
properties of materials from the perspective of promoting CASE(Connectivity, Autonomous, Shared, and Electric)
technologies in the automotive industry, both in injection molding applications and beyond.
*CAE results are intended as a guideline and are not guaranteed values.
The application examples listed are not intended to guarantee the safety of similar products.

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Types of Analysis and Case Studies
Flow Analysis (Injection Molding)
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Predict flow pattern in the mold
Propose optimal part thickness
Propose optimal gate location
Propose mold designs that reduce molding defects
Automatic calculation of runner optimization

Case Studies Automotive Headlamp Bezel①filling pattern②Pressure distribution
at the end of filling③Temperature
distribution at the end offilling

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④Warp/deformation
distribution stateTypes of Analysis and Case Studies
Warpage Analysis•••••

Proposal of gate location and part thickness to reduce warpage
Optimization of rib structure to reduce warpage
Analysis incorporating the effects of fiber orientation in anisotropic material
Prediction of Mold shrinkage
Proposal of mold design to minimize the need for extensive prototyping

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Types of Analysis and Case Studies
Case Studies on Door Mirror Base Bracket
１.Relationship between gate location and glass fiber orientation

２.Relationship between gate location and warpage

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Types of Analysis and Case Studies
Structural Analysis-Large Deformation Analysis•••••

・Impact analysis of honeycomb structure

Prediction of stress and deformation in molded parts
Design proposal for optimum strength design in molded parts
Structural design proposals based on impact analysis
Structural design proposals based on large deformation analysis
Structural design proposals incorporating anisotropy due to fiberorientation

Case Studies
・Large Deformation Analysis of CVJ Boot

Honeycomb Structure Analysis Model

Comparison of Deformation Behavior

Comparison of Load-Displacement Curves: FEM vs Physical
Testing
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Types of Analysis and Case Studies
Vibration Analysis-Eigenvalue Analysis••••

Proposal of optimal rib pattern and wall thickness for part design
Proposal of ideal material for your project
Multi-component assembly analysis is available
Analysis that incorporating anisotropy due to fiber orientation

Case Studies
Eigenvalue Analysis

Analysis Model

Vibration Damping Analysis

Vibration Analysis Results

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Topology Optimization••••

3D printers

Part Design Proposals
Part design proposals using 3D printers
Can speed up the development process
Proposals for weight reduction based on our injection molding experience

Case Study：Topology Optimization

Process

Building Solid Model

Topology Optimization

Weight Down ModelingResult image

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Evaluation ofMechanical Property

Software Lineup
CAE forInjection Molding

CAE for
Product Design

CAE for
Thermoplastic Elastomers●Flow Analysis●Pressure and Cooling Analysis●Fiber Orientation Analysis●Warpage Analysis●Linear Stress Analysis●Nonlinear Stress Analysis●Large Deformation Stress Analysis●Contact and Material Nonlinear Analysis●Impact and Creep Analysis●Vibration Damping Analysis

Software Lineup

Software Lineup

Software Lineup•Autodesk Moldflow•Software developed in-house•MSC Marc•Ansys LS-DYNA•Simulia Abaqus•Altair HyperWorks•MSC Marc•Simulia Abaqus

CAE for Fiber Reinforced
Thermoplastic Resin

Extrusion Analysis,
Blow Molding Analysis●Anisotropic Mechanical Property Prediction●Anisotropic Linear Stress Analysis●Anisotropic Vibration Damping Analysis●3D Flow Analysis through extrusion die●Parison Formation Flow Analysis

Software Lineup

Software Lineup•MSC Marc•Ansys LS-DYNA•Simulia Abaqus•Altair HyperWorks•TEX-FAN•Simulia Abaqus•MSC Marc is a registered trademark of MSC Software Corporation.
•Ansys LS-DYNA is a registered trademark of Livermore Software Corporation.
•Autodesk Moldflow is a registered trademark of Moldflow Corporation, USA.
•Simulia Abaqus is a registered trademark of Dassault Systèmes.
•Altair HyperWorks is a registered trademark of Altair Engineering, Inc.
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History of TOYOBO MC

Development Progress
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Melt spinning analysis(1960-)
Melt-blow analysis(1970-)
Film forming analysis (1975-)
Injection molding analysis (1980-)
Elastomer deformation analysis (1985-)

AwardsStudies on Melt Spinning (1966)••

Best Paper Award, Society of Textile Machinery Society of Japan
Inducted into the University of Akron Hall of Fame (1996)

Theoretical Analysis of Melt-and Dry-Spinning Processes (1970)•Society of Polymer Science Technical Award

Studies on Melt Spinning•••

Velocity field within the thread (1977)
Draw resonance as a limit cycle (1977)
Best Paper Award, Society of Textile Machinery Society of Japan

Elastomer Deformation Analysis (1985-)
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History of TOYOBO MC
Dynamic Characteristics of New Material Protective Device For Ship Collision (1999)•The 15th annual meeting of the Polymer Processing Society POSTER AWARD

Compressive deformation behavior of polyurethane foam materials (1999)•Poster Award, Japan Society of Polymer Processing

Interfacial Delamination Analysis of Plastic Composites (1999)•Poster Award, Japan Society of Polymer Processing

Deformation Behavior of Thermoplastic Elastomer Molded Products (2000)••

Dynamic Compression and Deformation Behavior of Honeycomb Shaped Molded Products
Poster Award, Japan Society of Polymer Processing

Deformation Behavior of Thermoplastic Elastomers with Notched Specimens - Observation
by Digital Image Correlation Method During Tensile Testing (2014)•Poster Award, Japan Society of Polymer Processing

Deformation Behavior of Molded Thermoplastic Polyester Elastomer ―Compressive
Deformation of Molded Honeycomb Structures― (2017)•Best Paper Award, Japan Society of Polymer Processing

Nonlinear Finite Element Analysis for Three-point Bending Behavior of Discontinuous andRandomly-Oriented Chopped Carbon Fiber Tape-Reinforced Thermoplastics (2018)•Technology Award, Japan Society of Composite Materials

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Contract Analysis Services

Contract Analysis Services
This is a contract service that supports the development of resin products from product design through the molding process.
We support efficient product development by proposing optimal solutions. We offer solutions with short delivery times byutilizing our global network.

Advantages of Incorporating CAE into Product Development••••

Proposal of optimal rib pattern and wall thickness for part design
Proposal of ideal material for your project
Multi-component assembly analysis is available
Analysis that incorporating anisotropy due to fiber orientation

Example Analysis•Flow analysis, warpage analysis, deformation stress analysis,Vibration Damping Analysis

Vibration Damping Analysis

filling pattern

Sled analysis result
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Contract Analysis Services
TOYOBO MC Corporation also offers contract CAE analysis services (for a fee) for plastic products ranging from flexible
elastomers to rigid reinforced thermoplastics.
By applying our proprietary numerical analysis technology for resin flow and deformation behavior of polymer materials suchas synthetic fibers and films, we provide highly accurate simulations that are useful in the design of molded products andmolds based on our many years of experience. While prediction was difficult in the past, we can now perform CAE analysis
on large deformation issues with elastomers and warpage deformation of reinforced resins with a high degree of accuracy.

CAE Features
Our CAE technology consists of a combination of general-market software and customized software.
1. Stress analysis of elastomers can predict problems such as large deformation and creep deformation bysimultaneously considering nonlinear behavior of geometry, materials, and boundary conditions.
2. Reinforced resin warpage analysis can model the orientation of reinforcing materials in detail and predict
molding shrinkage and warpage.
3. Stress analysis and vibration analysis of reinforced resins can be predicted by considering the anisotropy ofthe material.
4. We have our own CAE measuring instruments, evaluation and testing equipment, injection, extrusion, andblow molding machines, and various other testing facilities, allowing us to quickly measure gather material dataand conduct verification experiments.

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Scope of Services
The following items are available as CAE analysis service items. Prices vary depending on thedifficulty of the requested simulation.
1. CAE Analysis Services for Injection Molding
・Melt flow analysis ・Pressure-retention cooling analysis
・Glass fiber orientation analysis ・ Warp deformation analysis
2. CAE Analysis Services for Product Design・Linear stress analysis ・Nonlinear stress analysis

Injection molding CAE analysis

3. Elastomer Deformation Analysis Services
・Large deformation stress analysis ・Contact and material nonlinear analysis
・Impact analysis ・Creep deformation analysis

4. Analysis Services for Reinforced Resin Molding・Anisotropic property prediction analysis
・Anisotropic linear stress analysis ・Anisotropic vibration damping analysis

5. CAE Analysis Services for Extrusion and Blow Molding
・3D flow analysis through extrusion die・Parison formation flow analysis

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Elastomer deformation analysis

Important Notes
Notes Regarding Liability••••••

The information provided here pertains to properties under natural or standard black conditions. Please note thatproperties might vary depending on color.
The statements provided here are based on our knowledge and experience. These statements can change due tomolding conditions or usage methods. Additionally, industrial property rights and legal regulations might be relevant
depending on the usage purpose. Prior to usage, please thoroughly consider and evaluate.
For applications involving medical, military, or food contact purposes, or if the material is used in products that pose asignificant risk to life, body, or significant physical damage in case of defects, please contact us separately before use.
When exporting this material or products using our material, please adhere to relevant foreign exchange and foreign
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Due to chemical regulations in various countries, the chemicals used in this material might be subject to regulation,requiring separate applications or potentially limiting export-import. If you intend to be an importer/exporter of this material,
please contact us.
The content of this document is based on the available information, methods, data, etc. at the time of creation. It might besubject to revisions without notice based on subsequent findings. Please understand.

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