Simulation & Analysis

Today, simulation and analysis are a central component of modern product development in mechanical engineering, toolmaking and plastics technology. With digital simulation solutions, components, manufacturing processes and tools can be virtually analyzed and optimized as early as the development phase.

These include injection molding simulations to analyze material flow, cooling and warpage, design simulations to evaluate loads and component behavior, as well as simulations for additive manufacturing, which can be used to check printing processes, component quality and manufacturability at an early stage.

With solutions such as Autodesk Moldflow, Fusion Simulation Extension and Netfabb, WESTCAM supports companies in reducing development risks, avoiding iterations in toolmaking and getting products ready for series production faster.