- PASSAGE/COMPRESSION software is a finite element program for
the mold filling simulation of complex three-dimensional,
thin-walled parts.
- Flow models include: Barone-Caulk hydrodynamic friction and
generalized Newtonian fluid to simulate the non-isothermal
filling of SMC, BMC, and glass; fiber orientation for SMC and
curing kinetics for thermosets.
- A high-pressure in-mold coating simulation option is also
available.
- A user-friendly preprocessor allows mesh generation and
capability to accept externally generated
- meshes with interactive entry of process conditions and
numerical control parameters.
- Results are viewed with an interactive post-processor that
features dynamic rotation and zooming animation of results, and
viewing options for color contour and vector plots.
Features
- Isothermal and non-isothermal analyses
- Hydrodynamic friction model
- Generalized Newtonian material models
- Fiber orientation prediction
- Post-filling curing analysis to determine the gel time
- Orthotropic mechanical property prediction
- Ability to interface with anisotropic stress analysis
programs for warpage and structural integrity of parts
- Mesh generator, and accepts meshes from other
structured or unstructured mesh generation programs
- Boundary and process conditions entered interactively
for all types of meshes, including the placement of initial
charge patterns
Passage/Compression Brochure (.pdf)
Some Application Areas
- Structural components for automotive & aerospace
applications
- Home and consumer products with plastic components
Benefits
- Modeling thin walled geometries
- Hele, Shaw or Barone , Caulk model for flow
- Filling and heat transfer coupled
- Post-fill curing
- Fiber orientations
- One source for consulting services and software
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