Introduction to Basic Principles of Moldflow

Course details

An Introduction to Basic Principles of Autodesk Moldflow™ Technology and Analysis Techniques

Background and Rationale for this skills based educational Programme.

The dramatic improvements in the speed and quality of plastics technology are been made both nationally and internationally therefore the need for skills based training for staff working in these environments’ is critical. Moldflow analysis technicians need the right skills and competencies at the right place at the right time to provide optimal Moldflow results.

Programme Design

This skills based programme draws on the experience of the programme co-ordinator who holds Gold level accreditation, the highest level of accreditation awarded by Autodesk Moldflow™. The programme co-ordinator has also over experience as a qualified toolmaker, injection moulding technician and Moldflow™ analyst for the industry.

Aim of the programme

The programme will offer participants the opportunity to acquire knowledge , skill and competence of the basic principles of Moldflow technology through the use of Autodesk Moldflow™ software.

Programme Learning Outcomes

On completion of these skills based programme participants will be able to demonstrate and apply:

1. Critical decision making with regard to importing of 3- D- model of a plastic component
2. Critical Decision making with regard to meshing and preparation of the model for analysis
3. The identification of basic moulding processing issues
4. An understanding of the basic principles of Moldflow™ technology
5. Critical decision making with regard to Polymer material selection and comparisons
6. Running analysis and reviewing results
7. Report Generation and reporting.