The platen shown above is a critical component of a web-fed thermoformer machine made by Irwin Research & Development. The company is using the software of Pittsburgh-based ALGOR, Inc. to interface finite element capabilities with the SolidWorks CAD system.
(Image courtesy of ALGOR, Inc.)

 


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March 1999

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FEA Software Speeds Plastic Product Design

New Frontiers in Mold Construction

Injection-Molding Thermoplastic
Parts from Composite Board

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