ANKORATEC supports OEMs and Tier-1 suppliers in the injection-moulding-oriented design and manufacturing validation of plastic components.
Using Moldflow simulations, we identify manufacturing risks early and derive concrete design and process measures for stable series production.
Moldflow simulation
- Filling, packing and cooling analyses
- Shrinkage and warpage assessments
- Evaluation of flow fronts & weld lines
- Analysis of air traps & pressure curves
- Variant comparisons of geometries and gate locations
- Assessment of process windows and robustness in series production
Manufacturing & tool validation
- Assessment of gating and tool concepts
- Support in tool design
- Feedback on wall thicknesses, ribs & geometry
- Derivation of manufacturing-oriented design adjustments
- Fewer iterations in tool making
- The goal is a tool and series phase with minimal changes.
Engineering integration
- Close integration with design & tolerance management
- Support in design reviews & releases
- Alignment with tool makers & manufacturing partners
- Documented decision bases
Our approach
- Manufacturing mindset from the development phase onwards
- Simulation as a preventive tool – not as failure analysis
- Design-oriented interpretation of the results
- Robustness in series production before calculated optimum
- OEM- and Tier-1-compatible methodology
Typical project results
- Moldflow models & simulation reports
- Validated part and tool concepts
- Clear recommendations for design & process
- Fewer tool modifications
- More stable series quality from SOP
Added value for the customer
- Fewer tool modifications & less rework
- Reduced launch costs
- Stable part quality across volumes
- Faster releases
- Predictable series processes
Typical applications
- Plastic injection-moulded parts
- Visible and functional components
- Housings, covers, brackets
- Lighting and interior components
- New developments & variants
Interfaces to other modules
- Module 2 – Mechanical Design & Detail Engineering
- Module 4 – Tolerance Management & Technical Validation
- Module 8 – Sample Building, Prototypes & Industrialisation
- Module 9 – Production Equipment & Fixtures
Moldflow simulation · Injection moulding simulation · Manufacturing validation · Automotive plastics engineering · Tool validation · Automotive engineering