3 ds v2 0-5

MTD SA,
Route de Muraz 16, CH 3960 Sierre, Switzerland
info@m-td.com / www.m-td.com
PRESENTATION OF THE NEW
RELEASE 2.0.5

MTD SA, Route de Muraz 16, CH 3960 Sierre,Switzerland info@m-td.com / www.m-td.com
3D Simulator is simulation software developed by extrusion experts for dies makers and
extruders.
3DS enables the user to perform fast three-dimensional simulations of the extrusion
process enabling one to compute stress and deformation, temperature and fluid flow.
Costly and time-consuming die trials on presses can be replaced by virtual prototyping and
testing with computers. Numerical trials allow selecting optimal CAD concepts. This leads
to savings on correction costs and longer lifetime of critical parts.
Efficient computer simulations with optimized algorithms enable the user to visualize and
understand extrusion material flow, temperature, pressure, mechanical and thermal loads,
as well as to design robust die sets by accurately predicting deflections and stresses due to
these loads. It enables the user to minimize the die design to prototyping time and reduce
the associated costs and overall product development cycle time.
The general presentation is still available on the Slideshare :
http://fr.slideshare.net/OlivierRey3/3d-simulator-extrusion-simulation-software
INTRODUCTION

The new release introduces new preparation and mesh interfaces that provides to the user
a faster and easier approach in using 3DS.
 Preparation process has been completely automatized
 Mesh process has been simplified, the user just has to focus on mesh density
definition.
 The analysis phase has been completely automatized, views for report are generated
automatically, the user can focus on detailed analysis through a simple « click ».
Time spent to prepare the simulation has been strictly reduced.
The user just has to focus on « productive » phase only
Integration with CAD software is facilitated
WHAT’S NEW IN 2.0

Symmetric simulation is now available :
 Use half model cutting in X or Y plane
Benefit
Simulation time is strickly reduced
WHAT’S NEW IN 2.0.5

It is now possible to continue a mechanical analysis after Aluminium flow analysis:
 In the olde version if you made an
aluminium flow analysis and you want to
proceed to a mechanical analysis, it was
necessary to restart completely the
preparation phase
Now it is possible to continue the preparation
phase with only the die
Preparation time is strickly reduced

3DS supports bearing with variable length on the entry side

PROCEDURE CHANGE
OLD PROCESS CHART
CAD preparation
Simulation type
selection
Define modifications and restart the process if necessary
Simulation
calculation
Data processing analysis
Simulation data
preparation
Proceeded on several steps

PROCEDURE CHANGE
NEW PROCESS CHART
CAD preparation
Simulation type
selection
Define modifications and restart the process if necessary
Simulation
calculation
analysis
Simulation data
preparation
Proceeded in 2 click
Data processing disappeared

CAD PREPARATION
CAD model
Geometrical model is designed and generated as
before
Geometrical and process parameter are written in a csv file.
This file can be generated through a simple Excel or automatically
generated by CAD software and/or PDM system using specific
development

SIMULATION TYPE SELECTION
The main window has been simplified
Old version New version
Define case by selecting the folder
Define simulation you want to proceed in 2 click
And apply selections

SIMULATION DATA PREPARATION
Old version New version
Instead of proceeding step by step, the data preparation phase is done in
background. The user just need to select the parameters file (csv file) and
geometrical files necessary to the simulation

SIMULATION CALCULATION
The simulation interface has been simplified.
Boundary conditions are directly read from
parameters file.
It is not necessary now to proceed to
postprocessing step between each
simulation
Old version
New version

SIMULATION RESULT ANALYSIS
It is not necessary now to proceed to
postprocessing step between each
simulation this done automatically after each
simulation calculation
3DS generates automatically data necessary
for the next simulation step and views that
can be directly integrated into simulation
report
OLD VERSION

SIMULATION RESULT ANALYSIS
An single button is used to visualize results
and to proceed to detailed analysis

PROCEDURE / BEST PRACTICE
PROCESS CHART FOR A BEST PROJECT
Work on alloy
Simulate and
analyze AL flow
(and pressure)
Apply
modification on
die project
Go back to the start
Prepare die
model
Flow
balance ok
Simulate and analyze
temperature
Die stress and
displacement
Apply modification on
die project

PROCESS CHART FOR QUALITY IMPROVEMENT
Prepare alloy
and die models
Simulate and
analyze AL flow
(and pressure)
Simulate and
analyze
temperature
Simulate and
analyze die
stress and
deflection
Define modifications
and apply them on
3D model
Make a new process to validate modifications
Control flow
balance and
bearing length
Control quality
surface
Control
cause of breakages
Profile shape tolerances
Imbalance flow due to die
deformation
Ok
Realize
modifications
on physical
die
Test on press

PROCESS CHART FOR EXTRUSION PROCESS OPTIMIZATION
Work on alloy
Define
parameter set
Simulate and
analyze AL flow
and pressure
Simulate and
analyze
temperature
modify parameter set
Control profile speed
Control pressure
Control profile
temperature
Ok
Apply
parameter
set on press

OTHER MTD’S SERVICES
3D CAD DESIGN
If you don’t design in 3D dies, we can do it for you from 2D drawings.
SIMULATION
We offer also the possibility to realize the complete analysis in a short
time from your 2D drawings and the necessary data.
We offer different level of services:
• Simple calculation
• Simulation and analysis of design
• Simulation and design optimization (delivery of 3D model ready to
manufacture)

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