iMoulder Plastic Molding Tools 2.1.7

The i-Moulder application serves as a valuable resource for professionals in the plastics molding industry, including moulders, polymer engineers, and tool and die designers. It provides essential information and calculations related to plastic injection molding.

Widely recognized within the industry, i-Moulder boasts a user base of over 30,000 worldwide, establishing itself as a fundamental guide for injection molding professionals.

Recent Updates

The latest version of i-Moulder has significantly enhanced its user interface and core functionalities. This includes an expanded array of polymer material descriptions, a complete revamp of the trade names database, and the integration of ten essential injection molding calculations along with fourteen standard unit conversions in both metric and imperial units.

Key Features

• Injection Molding Troubleshooter
• Comprehensive Polymer/Plastic Materials Information
• Manufacturer and Trade Name Database
• Essential Injection Molding Tools and Calculations (available via in-app purchase)
• Unit conversions for Metric and Imperial systems
• No internet access required for operation
• User-friendly molding application

i-Moulder encompasses a robust database of plastic materials, solutions, and molding calculations. This standalone package is particularly useful on the shop floor, during meetings, or when away from the office.

The base level of the i-Moulder app is available free of charge. Users have the option to enhance their experience through an in-app purchase for access to comprehensive tools that facilitate various injection molding calculations and unit conversions.

Base Level Features Include:

1. MATERIALS PROCESS GUIDE: Offers generic processing insights for common injection molding materials.
2. INJECTION MOULDING SOLUTIONS GUIDE: Provides effective solutions for prevalent injection molding challenges.
3. MANUFACTURER & TRADE NAME DATABASE: A detailed resource for polymer trade names and manufacturers' information.
4. TOOLS & UNIT CONVERSION: Available through in-app purchase, featuring an extensive range of injection molding calculations and unit conversions.

This tools section includes crucial calculations such as:

• Part Weight
• Material Consumption
• Production Rate
• Gate Shear Rate (1/sec)
• Production Time
• Sshot Size Vs. Machine Capacity
• Additive Percentage
• Residence Time
• Actual Shrinkage
• Package Contents
• Screw Speed
• Clamp Force Calculation
• Industry Standard Conversion Formulae covering Temperature, Length, Area, Volume, Density, Weight, Izod Energy, Pressure, Strength, Modulus, Dielectric Strength, Thermal Expansion, Thermal Conductivity, and Specific Heat.

This application addresses numerous subjects relevant to plastic molding including mold design, tooling processes, defect troubleshooting, conversion tables, and training resources.

A Little About i-Moulder

The i-Moulder application was developed by Keith Hague, an injection molding engineer and Moldflow expert at Imtech Design Ltd. It aims to deliver quick access to critical injection molding knowledge that professionals can utilize while on-the-go or on the shop floor.

For additional information about i-Moulder, please visit: www.imtechdesign.com.

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