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<strong>Technical</strong> What’s NewSimulate Plastic Parts using AutodeskMoldflow Material PropertiesAutodesk Algor <strong>Simulation</strong> users designing injectionmoldedplastic parts can now access the extensiveAutodesk Moldflow material database, containinggrade-specific material properties for more than 8,000thermoplastic resins.Within the Autodesk Moldflow software, calculate andview the orientation of fibers in an anisotropic resin andthen determine the proper processing conditions tohelp optimize the structural properties in critical areasof the part.Then, use the as-manufactured material propertiesto improve the accuracy of structural simulationsperformed in Autodesk Algor <strong>Simulation</strong> software.With this deep integration between Autodesk Algor<strong>Simulation</strong> and Autodesk Moldflow software, youcan better predict the real-life behavior of yourplastic parts because the material propertiesaccount for fiber orientations produced duringthe injection molding process.For products that use a fiber-filled material, exportyour Autodesk Algor <strong>Simulation</strong> model to Autodesk ®Moldflow ® Adviser or Autodesk ® Moldflow ® Insightsoftware in order to simulate the plastic injectionmolding process and help predict the orientation offibers in the manufactured part.Enhanced Mechanical Event <strong>Simulation</strong>Autodesk Algor <strong>Simulation</strong> 2011 software includesenhancements to the powerful mechanical eventsimulation tools, helping to make the simulationworkflow more intuitive and faster. These updatesinclude:• User interface for defining contact settings has beensimplified and reorganized, making it more userfriendly and helping to streamline the definition ofcontact• User interface for defining settings for shell elementshas been streamlined, helping to save time whendefining element data• Improved solver performance, helping to performsimulations faster2D <strong>Simulation</strong>s Expanded for ComputationalFluid DynamicsAutodesk Algor <strong>Simulation</strong> 2011 software offersexpanded support for computational fluid dynamics,providing 2D planar elements for transient coupled fluidflow and thermal simulations.For models where a 2D approximation is appropriate,support for these additional element types provides aneasier modeling approach. In addition, 2D simulationsoften allow users to significantly reduce solution times.6Autodesk ® Algor ® <strong>Simulation</strong> 2011

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