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Plexpert Tools

Tools for injection molding and process optimization

Plexpert Tools for Injection Molding and Process Optimization

Use compact engineering tools for an initial assessment of your part, mold, process, and production environment. Plexpert Tools support early decisions and identify where more detailed analysis may be useful.

From initial part assessment through simulation and mold design to process data acquisition, Plexpert supports the entire path to reliable injection molding production.

For part designers, mold designers, project managers, setup technicians, and production managers.

Explore Plexpert Tools

Interactive Injection Molding Calculator

Calculate key cost and resource figures for your injection molding production and identify opportunities to improve cycle time, material use, and production costs.

  • Estimate material requirements and material costs
  • Calculate machine hours and production costs
  • Identify scrap costs
  • Identify potential savings from shorter cycle times

Simulation Precheck

Identify, early in your project, which questions should be investigated through injection molding simulation.

  • Identify potential filling issues
  • Consider weld lines and air traps
  • Assess shrinkage and warpage early
  • Define an appropriate simulation scope

Mold and Process Check

Assess part geometry, mold concept, and key process parameters together to identify potential weaknesses before production starts.

  • Review wall thickness and design features
  • Review gating, mold temperature control, and venting
  • Assess process risks systematically
  • Identify appropriate follow-up investigations

DIO-F Product Configurator

Plan machine signal acquisition and the integration of DIO-F into an existing injection molding system.

  • Identify available 24 V machine signals
  • Plan network connectivity
  • Consider edge computing and Plexpert software
  • Integrate IR-ThermalSystem

From the Initial Idea to a Stable Injection Molding Process

Plexpert Tools provide initial guidance. For well-founded engineering decisions, Plexpert supports projects with detailed analysis, simulation, measurement technology, and process expertise.

Part and Mold Development

Support for injection molding-compatible plastic part design and mold concepts, including the assessment of design risks.

Injection Molding Simulation

Analysis of filling behavior, pressure requirements, weld lines, air traps, fiber orientation, shrinkage, warpage, and mold temperature control.

Process Optimization

Analysis of cycle time, process window, machine parameters, and potential causes of unstable production conditions.

Process Data Acquisition

Acquisition of relevant machine signals with DIO-F and use of the data to assess the production sequence transparently.

Temperature and Thermal Analysis

Assessment of thermal conditions with IR-ThermalSystem and correlation of temperature information with machine and process data.

Software and Data Analysis

Integration and analysis of engineering data using Plexpert software solutions to support development, production, and quality assurance.

  1. Part concept
  2. Design
  3. Simulation
  4. Mold
  5. Setup
  6. Production
  7. Process Data & Optimization

Plexpert supports every stage with engineering, simulation, software, and measurement technology.

Would You Like to Assess a Specific Project?

Use a Plexpert tool for an initial assessment or discuss your application directly with Plexpert.