We typically design for the best location to fill the part and deliver the most even fill pattern,' says Pesevski. We perform analyses on wide range of products - from screwdriver grips to automotive cup holders, cowl vent grills, hammer handles, CD cases, and even industrial floor mats. As a material supplier, we address nearly every market. Pesevski says the biggest challenge lies in arriving at the best part and mold design. Many of our materials are used in complex over-molding applications or appearance critical applications.
Customers demand high quality, accurate part and tool designs, and processing recommendations.
The AES team is able to satisfy those demands with its experience, materials knowledge and through the use of specialized design tools. AES uses several commercial CAD software packages, a 2D drafting product, FEA, and in particular Moldflow for simulating plastic injection molding analysis. Moldflow provides the upfront part and tool design requirements to help eliminate future processing issues, quality problems, and mold design change iterations. The software is used as a proactive design tool, accurate technical solution provider, and a cost-effective method to design for processing. Some projects have required the application of Moldflow after the tooling has been made and mold design changes are needed.