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23 September 2004

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Moldflow Announces MoldflowWorks for SolidWorks 2005

Moldflow Corporation announced MoldflowWorksT for SolidWorks ® 2005 from SolidWorks Corporation. Based on Moldflow's patented Dual DomainT technology, MoldflowWorks enables analysis driven design of plastic parts intended for injection molding from within SolidWorks 2005. By validating the manufacturability and quality of plastic parts during the design process, MoldflowWorks assists designers to assure an optimal part design in the earliest stages of product development.

MoldflowWorks provides an upgrade path for SolidWorks users who need more than the basic functionality provided by MoldflowXpress, the entry-level design validation tool that comes standard with SolidWorks 2005. Current Moldflow Part Adviser for SolidWorks customers will be offered a migration path to upgrade to MoldflowWorks.

MoldflowWorks key features include:

•  A grade-specific materials database containing approximately 8,000 plastics to assure the most accurate simulation results;

•  Multiple analysis options including fill analysis, optimal injection location placement and prediction of visual defects such as sink marks, weld lines and air traps;

•  Analysis process parameter control allowing users to specify mold and melt temperatures, maximum injection pressure and the injection time for any analysis. Especially critical for correlation to real-life results is the control over maximum injection pressure;

•  Valuable results including Moldflow's "Confidence of Fill" plot, which provides an indication of the ease or difficulty of filling a part with melted plastic; a fill time plot for visualizing the flow of molten plastic through the part; injection pressure and flow front temperature distribution plots; and weld line and air trap location predictions;

•  An integrated user interface that allows access to all functionality from within SolidWorks 2005.

To learn more about MoldflowWorks, visit http://www.moldflowworks.com

Pricing and Availability

MoldflowWorksT is available now and can be ordered through Authorized SolidWorks Resellers. Resellers interested in representing Moldflow products can contact: John Twerdok, Director of Strategic Alliances / Moldflow Corporation (412) 367-6100 john_twerdok@moldflow.com

 

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