Exclusively for Extrusion Die Makers
ExtrusionFlow is an advanced 3D simulation software for die manufacturers and extruders, developed over years of work by aluminum extrusion specialists.
ExtrusionFlow is used to rapidly simulate the extrusion process in 3D, calculating stress, deformation, temperature, and material flow.
ExtrusionFlow simulates the aluminum flow during the extrusion process, enabling validation of 3D-designed die sets before production begins.
Instead of costly and time-consuming die trials on extrusion presses, ExtrusionFlow now enables virtual prototyping and computer-based testing. Simulation trials allow designers to select the optimal design for aluminum extrusion die sets, reducing die correction costs and extending the service life of die components.
Successful simulations with optimized algorithms allow users to visualize and understand the flow, temperature, pressure, mechanical and thermal load of the extrusion material. They help design robust die sets by accurately predicting deflections and stresses caused by these loads.
With ExtrusionFlow, die design and manufacturing time can be minimized, associated costs reduced, and overall die efficiency increased.
Calculation Types
- Flow Velocity
- Pressure
- Material and Die Temperature
- Die Stress and Deformation
Die Optimization
- Simulation of bearing lengths as defined by the designer
- Simulation with fixed bearing lengths
- Calculation of optimized bearing lengths (via the "Automatic Bearing Calculator" module)
- Understanding the effects of profile shape changes and die distortion through die stress and deformation analysis (thermal, mechanical, or combined)
Product Quality and Inspection
- Virtual Die Trials
- Profile shape prediction using thermal and mechanical simulation
- Surface defect analysis using thermal simulation
- Weld seam analysis in the welding chamber using pressure analysis
- Deformation and failure analysis using combined thermal and mechanical die simulation
- Optimum bolster and sub-bolster selection
Material Database
- Database of commonly used alloys for tooling and materials
- Data derived from experiments on real production presses
Frequently Asked Questions
ExtrusionFlow is a simulation software developed for aluminum extrusion die analysis.
During the design phase, it calculates stress, deformation, temperature, and material flow within the die, providing the designer with information in a virtual environment — allowing you to foresee problems during die operation and optimize the design accordingly.
It is an integrated simulation solution that comes as a module for ExtrusionPower. You can run simulations quickly without leaving your existing CAD software environment.
ExtrusionFlow calculates much faster than other simulation software. You can complete the simulation of a complex die in at most 2 hours.
Simulation trials allow designers to select the optimal design for aluminum extrusion die sets, reducing die correction costs and extending the service life of die components. Successful simulations with optimized algorithms allow users to visualize and understand the flow, temperature, pressure, mechanical and thermal load of the extrusion material, helping to design robust die sets by accurately predicting deflections and stresses.
With ExtrusionFlow, die design and manufacturing time can be minimized, associated costs reduced, and overall die efficiency increased.
With ExtrusionFlow, die design and manufacturing time can be minimized, associated costs reduced, and overall die efficiency increased.