TPRC Project Enhances Structural Analysis of Overmolded Parts
Source | TPRC
The ThermoPlastic composites Research Centre (TPRC, Enschede, the Netherlands) has announced it is currently finalizing its second project on overmolding, which will develop structural analysis capabilities for overmolded parts.
The process is simulated by combining AniForm’s (Enschede, the Netherlands) forming software and Autodesk’s (San Rafael, Calif., U.S.) Moldflow injection molding software with structural analysis software from Abaqus. A new geometry has been realized to characterize the interface under different loading conditions, which provides the input data to predict part performance in terms of stiffness and strength in the simulation. The research center says a new technology demonstrator has been developed.
The follow-up project on overmolding will start in October 2019 and will continue the organization’s work on structural analysis by developing an optimal process window for overmolding for both aerospace and automotive materials. In this multilateral project, external partners may join the project in addition to the TPRC members who are involved.
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