Autodesk Moldflow Insight 2024.0

Autodesk has released Moldflow Insight 2024.0. This release introduces new features and enhancements that expand the capabilities, enhance solution accuracy, and reduce time to solution.

What's New in 2024.0
The following features are new with this release:

STAMP Shrinkage Model for 3D Warp
You can now take advantage of measured shrinkage data to improve the accuracy of shrinkage and warpage predictions in 3D analyses. To do this, select the Shrinkage test adjusted mechanical properties (STAMP) shrinkage model in the material properties. The new STAMP shrinkage model does not require new material characterization tests. Instead, it uses the same measured shrinkage data used to fit the CRIMS model in Midplane and Dual Domain warp analyses. To use the STAMP shrinkage model in an old study file, you must reselect the material from the material database. This will bring the necessary material data into your analysis.
Hot gate (3D) elements
You can now set the Hot gate (3D) element type on tetrahedral elements. This makes it possible to assign valve gate properties to tetrahedral elements. Only instant open/close is available for 3D valve gates.
User reactive viscosity function for solver API
You can now implement user viscosity functions for reactive molding processes. This feature is useful for researchers who wish to trial modified viscosity models. Use the Solver API to create a user viscosity function which implements a new viscosity model not currently considered in the software. For thermoplastic materials, Solver API support for user viscosity functions exists already in previous versions of the software.
Physical blowing agent for chemical foam molding
You can include a phase-changing physical blowing agent in a chemical foam molding process. The foaming gas generated from the physical blowing agent will aid the PU foam molding process together with the foaming gas generated from the PU reaction. This will make the filling easier for the PU foam molding process.
Fiber Orientation Effect on Thermal Conductivity
You can choose to include the anisotropic effect of fiber orientation on the polymer thermal conductivity in 3D analyses. The energy equations which calculate temperatures can include the influence of fibers. Enabling this new option affects the predictions of pressure, temperature, and warpage deflection and produces a new Thermal conductivity tensor result.
Fiber Orientation Effect on Polymer Rheology
You can now consider the anisotropic effect of fiber orientation on the polymer rheology in 3D analyses. The momentum and energy equations of the polymer flow can include the influence of fiber orientation. This option affects the predictions of filling pattern, pressure, fiber orientation, and warpage deflection. Enabling this option will increase the computational time.
Adjustment of Warp Constraints for Mold Shrinkage
You can use warp constraints to predict the part shape after molding and assembly onto a rigid structure. However, your study file will usually use the scaled up mold cavity dimensions which allow for polymer shrinkage during cooling. This means that you need to adjust the warp constraint positions to account for the expected thermal shrinkage. There is now an option in the warp solver parameters which automatically adjusts the warp constraint positions for you. The adjustment is based on the specified mold shrinkage allowance. This option also produces a new Deviation from part design deflection result. This new result compares the final predicted shape to the intended part design dimensions. In contrast, the regular deflection result compares the final predicted shape to the dimensions in the study file, which may include the mold shrinkage allowance.
Constant Inlet Degree of Cure
For 3D reactive processes, a new option "Keep inlet conversion at melt initial conversion" is available in this release. When you select this option there is no calculation of reaction in the injection barrel during filling or before V/P switch-over for reactive injection compression molding. This selection is suited to processes which continuously combine the reactant materials at or near the point of injection. This option is not suited to processes which have all reactive components in the injection barrel before injection.
Show Min/Max
The Show Min/Max tool locates the maximum and minimum data points on the 3D results, providing you better insight by displaying the extreme values in 3D space. Show Min/Max is supported for 3D meshes and for select results. For more information, refer to show the result minimum and maximum values.


Histogram Plot
The Histogram Plot enables you to graphically represent your 3D results data in a histogram format. It provides a visual representation of the distribution of data, enabling you to analyze and interpret results more effectively. Histogram Plot is supported for 3D meshes and for select results. For more information, refer to enable and customize the histogram feature.


Autodesk Moldflow simulation software provides plastic injection molding and compression molding insights to improve manufactured part quality. Advanced tools and a simplified user interface help you address manufacturing challenges such as part warpage, cooling channel efficiency, material selection, and cycle time reduction.
Moldflow Insight provides detailed material flow, cooling, and warpage results for both injection molding and compression molding processes. Additional control on materials, machines, molds, and processes is possible with Moldflow Insight. Automation with scripts/API accelerate setup and post-processing capabilities. Thermoplastic and thermoset materials are supported, along with customization of materials for part inserts and mold inserts. Advanced molding methods, such as gas-assisted injection molding, injection compression molding, co-injection molding, microcellular injection molding, and many more, are available to discover the best option for your part. Moldflow Insight also has advanced customization of the process including the ability to select the molding machine, specify valve gates, adjust mold materials, solve for a Design of Experiments (DOE) or parametric study, and much more.

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Owner: Autodesk
Product Name: Moldflow Insight
Version: 2024.0 Ultimate
Supported Architectures: x64
Website Home Page : www.autodesk.com
Languages Supported: english
System Requirements: Windows *
Size: 3.7 Gb