Toray Engineering Co., Ltd. Toray Engineering Co., Ltd. Injection Molding CAE Software. Dealer

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1 Injection Molding CAE Software Toray Engineering Co., Ltd. Engineering Division, CAE Software & Business Department info@3dtimon.com Head Office Nihonbashi Muromachi Building Hongoku-cho Chuo-ku, Tokyo, Japan TEL:+(81) FAX:+(81) Nagoya Office ID AREA Kanayama Naka-ku, Nagoya-shi Japan TEL: +(81) FAX: +(81) Dealer Shiga Office Sonoyama Ohtsu-shi, Shiga Japan TEL:+(81) FAX:+(81) Please inquire for more detailed information. 3D TIMON is a registered trademark of Toray Engineering Co., Ltd. Other names of products and companies appearing herein are the trademarks or registered trademarks of the respective companies. Product specifications are subject to change without notice Toray Engineering Co., Ltd.

2 There are reasons why 3D TIMON is selected by so many engineers. Extendibility Open development and optional features ensure the software is freely extendable! Can incorporate the customer's unique knowledge and know-how Linkage with systems from other companies for greater work efficiency Stability High-speed, robust, highperformance analysis using proprietary techniques High-speed analysis with good precision using a small number of mesh cells Can flexibly support all types of models Applicability State-of-the-art analysis technology created through joint development with the customer! New functions are created through joint development Wide-ranging support for special molding Technical Support We stand behind the business operations of the customer with comprehensive technical support! Capabilities you expect from an expert in materials like the Toray Group: Development capabilities Extensive track record of analysis Prompt support Unix Latest version MS DOS 3D TIMON 6.0 3D TIMON 7.0 3D TIMON XS Series

3 3D TIMON Product Profile Quickly solving the problems faced by engineers in each process Design Prototyping Mass production Analysis can be used in all phases of work, from product design to mass production. Example 1: Examination of appearance defects Design Example 3: Examination to reduce warping Prototyping Appearance defects such as welds and sink marks occur at the design surface. Want to curb warp deformation at evaluated position. modules Optimize pressure by adjusting gate positions and runner balance. 3D TIMON FLOW/PACK AMEDESS for 3D TIMON Enables quick discovery of the factors causing warping, and formulation of efficient remedies suited to those factors. Analysis functions for each warp factor. modules 3D TIMON-FLOW/PACK/MCOOL/ FIBER/WARP Example 2: Examination of lightening Design Prototyping Example 4: Flexible response to problems with special form Prototyping Want to achieve lighter weight and thinner walls, but short shot occurs with existing molding machines. Would like to predict warp deformation in two-color molding. Mitigation measures can be formulated based on the results for the filling pattern and pressure at each part, obtained through high-precision filling analysis. Pressure peak value, flow front temperature, flow ratio (L/T), etc. Can predict warping based on temperature-coupled analysis at the contact surface of the first and second material, and enables formulation of mitigation measures such as the optimal shape of the contact surface. modules 3D TIMON-FLOW modules 3D TIMON-FLOW/PACK/WARP/MultiMold Gas 4 5

4 3D TIMON Product Profile 3D TIMON contributes to superior manufacturing A widely used fixture at production sites 3D TIMON is analysis software for supporting design of plastic products manufactured with injection molding, and the associated molds. We have continuously developed this software since the 1980s so that it can be used by anyone from analysis beginners to full-time experts by combining various modules and options. Technologies and products featuring broad applicability To meet the needs of customers, we have developed a series of functions based on customer requests. We did this through joint research and technology collaboration with universities and public institutions in order to achieve superior functionality and precision. Analysis package for thermosetting resin 3D TIMON-ReactiveMold Optional module for super-thin molding analysis 3D TIMON-SuperThin Technologies and products featuring stability Thanks to our proprietary special features, it is possible to obtain accurate analysis results with a short lead-time. High-speed, high-reliability analysis function Light3D Solver Jointly developed with electrical manufacturer This system enables prediction of flow behavior and warp deformation in complex structural components made of thermosetting resin, prior prediction of problems in semiconductor (IC package) seal molding, and prediction of integrated deformation of insert components. Jointly developed with electrical manufacturer By using a solver which takes into account the flow and shrinkage behavior peculiar to liquid crystal polymers (LCP), this system achieves high-precision prediction of filling patterns and warp deformation for super-thin molded parts (minimum wall thickness 0.5 or less) made of LCP, which have previously been regarded as difficult to analyze. A unique Toray analysis solver which does not require a multi-layer mesh in the thickness direction. By combining with the single-layer method of 3D TIMON-TetMESH, analysis can be Analysis time Calculation time for filling analysis achieved in a short time even with large molded parts such as automotive interior/ exterior products. (Patented) Tetra 1 layer Tetra multi-layer Robust mesh technology TIMON-MESH/3D TIMON-TetMesh Option for crystalline non-reinforced resin 3D TIMON-AWARP Optional module for insert analysis 3D TIMON-INSERT TIMON-MES This technique is based on the Voxel method. (Patented) 3D TIMON-TetMesh (Optional module) Special-purpose mesh generation software which automatically generates a highquality tetra element model. State-of-the-art pre/post-processor 3D TIMON-Pre/Post (Scheduled for release in2013) This system enables high-precision warp and shrinkage prediction, specifically for large injection molded parts using crystalline nonreinforced resin. Highprecision is achieved using material data extended with Toray's unique material measurement technology. Jointly developed with automobile manufacturer Jointly developed with automobile manufacturer Predicts everything from filling to warp deformation for insert products. This state-of-the-art pre/post-processor enables stress-free analysis work, even with analysis models exceeding a few million elements. Optional module for multi-color molding analysis 3D TIMON-MultiMold Optional module for injection press molding analysis 3D TIMON-PRESS Functions are provided to automate Jointly developed with electrical manufacturer Jointly developed with automobile manufacturer troublesome work such as condition setting and mesh partition setting. Predicts various problems by performing temperature coupling between materials in multi-color molded parts. Can be used to develop measures for mold clamping force reduction, low strain and low warp. 6 7

5 3D TIMON Product Profile Technologies and products featuring extendibility To enable efficient use of injection molding CAE by our customers, we provide the ability to link with systems from other companies. Interface from the CATIA V5 environment to 3D TIMON TIMON for CATIA V5R20(TFC) TIMON for CATIA V5(TFC) greatly enhances efficiency of analysis work through seamless linkage between CATIA and 3D TIMON. Parametric optimization option AMDESS for 3D TIMON This is an optimization system for 3D TIMON. It enables automatic optimization of various molding requirements which previously required values based on experience. By using the special-purpose interface, anyone can easily use this optimization system. A CAD system is unnecessary, even when making changes in form. Inputs Analysis condition1 Analysis condition 2 Ordinary analysis CAE Results Analysis result 1 Analysis result 2 Input Target values (Requirements) Optimization Formulation of conditions Result Analysis conditions Product design Creation of gate runners Export to 3D TIMON Analysis execution, evaluation of results Analysis condition 3 Analysis result 3 Optimization system Initial analysis Initial design Created through wizard operation Troublesome operation is unnecessary Judgment Optimal conditions are determined by human beings by analyzing input conditions and results Judgment Software indicates optimal conditions Analysis after design changes Revision of product shape Re-creation is unnecessary! Direct output of data in CATIA to 3D TIMON 3D TIMON Weld line control by changing gate positions Example of warp minimization by optimizing form Analysis of similar products Design of similar products Template creation using power copy function Before optimization Maximum amount of warp:0.044mm CATIA V5 TFC Improved efficiency of analysis preparation work Direct output to TIMON Before optimization After optimization Can output by pressing a single button Minimization of mold clamping force by changing gate positions Mold clamping force (during filling) After optimization Maximum amount of warp0.038mm Work can be done in CATIA V5 Spool/runner catalog storage Flexible response to changes in form clamping force Before optimization After optimization Optimization of filling balance by changing runner form 4x4 = 16-way optimization Before change in form Minimum system configuration of TIMON for CATIA CATIA V5 R20 3D TIMON-FLOW Compatible operating systems: Windows XP 32/64-bit versions, Windows 7 64-bit version (SP2 or higher) After change in form TIMON for CATIA V5 (scheduled to be developed in the future) Integration with CATIA PLM environment CATIA is a registered trademark of Dassault Systems and its subsidiaries in the United States and other countries. Using the 3D TIMON special-purpose interface, various types of optimization can be achieved by combining different targets and items to be modified. Optimal conditions are derived by freely combining a target (weld position control, mold clamping force reduction, warp reduction, filling balance) with a design variable (gate positions, runner cross-sectional form, product wall thickness, molding conditions). 8 9

6 3D TIMON Production Composition Category Product name Overview 3D TIMON Package product list Package Product name Basic module 3D TIMON-FLOW Pre/Post and filling analysis Entry FLOW PACK Tmesh(3DVoxcel mesher) 3D TIMON-PACK Pressure retention and cooling analysis Standard Entry+FIBER WARP MCOOL INSERT TetMesh Standard modules 3D TIMON-FIBER 3D TIMON-WARP Fiber orientation analysis Warp deformation analysis Professional Premium Standard+PRESS GasInjection Co-Injection FEM-TRANSLATOR Professional+Superthin MULTI AMDESS 3D TIMON-MCOOL Mold cooling analysis 3D TIMON-INSERT Insert molding analysis 3D TIMON Package Name 3D TIMON-OPTICS Optical element molding analysis Characteristics & functions of 3DTIMON Entry Standard Professional Premium 3D TIMON-AWARP 3D TIMON-SuperThin 3D TIMON-MultiMold 3D TIMON-PRESS Warp analysis for crystalline non-reinforced resin Analysis for super-thin molded parts of LCP materials Two-color molding analysis Press molding analysis 3D 3D analysis in thick and complicated geometry. Light3D The patented technology that has been optimized for calculating speed and accuracy in the analysis of thin-walled plastic parts. Shell Analyze thin-walled plastic parts by using the thickness and the assigned 2D plane surface mesh. Import of STL data Import by STL data from several CAD data. Import several STL data STL AMDESS for 3D TIMON(Set) Optimization function Tight connection between 3D CAD Analysis model creation in CATIA V5 at TIMON for CATIA interface. Extension modules AMDESS for 3D TIMON(I/F) Interface specially for optimization Filling of thermoplastics resin Analyze filling process, and check uniformity flow of melted resin. 3D TIMON-TetMESH Tetra mesh generater for 3D TIMON Defect of parts Accurately identify the location and severity of the possibility of manufacturing defects; weld line, air trap and sink mark. NASTRANTRANSLATOR ANSYSTRANSLATOR ABAQUSTRANSLATOR Model and anisotropic property output for Nastran (For strength review and thermal analysis) Model and anisotropic property output for ANSYS (For strength review and thermal analysis) Model and anisotropic property output for ABAQUS (For strength review and thermal analysis) Optimization of gate position Optimize gate position and thickness to calculate the best alternatives design automatically. Packing of termoplastics resin Automatically calculates the number of gates which satisfy the condition and position of the clamping force and flow length. Automatically calculates the design proposal to control the weldline position to minimize warpage. Predict shrinkage of parts by inputted holding pressure profile. TIMON for CATIA Interface from CATIA V5 Optimization of runner balance Automatically realized well-balanced flow in the rayout of single, multi and composite cavities by optimization of runner size. 3D TIMON-Pre/Post Pre/Post additional license Mold cooling By evaluating and improving cooling efficiency of mold cooling design, realized equal parts cooling, shorten cycle time, and reduce warpage of parts. For thermosetting resin 3D TIMON-ReactiveMOLD Thermosetting analysis Warpage Predict and identify the place where warpage are likely to be happen, and control the deformation of the parts by taking measures. Fiber orientation Reduce shrinkage and warpage of parts by improving forecasting and fiber orientation. Operating environment (Windows environment) Integrated analysis of insert Determine the impact of mold inserts for melt flow, cooling rate and warpage of parts. Category 3D TIMON Over molding Analysis for warp and filling process of the parts of over-molding process of two or more colors. OS CPU Physical memory (RAM) Virtual memory Free space on hard disk Graphic card Display Microsoft Windows 7(Ultimate, Enterprise, Professional) 32bit / 64bit Microsoft Windows XP Professional SP3 Microsoft Windows XP Professional X 64 Edition SP2 2GHz or more 2GB or more 2GB or more 4GB or more OpenGL compatible product equipped with at least 512MB of memory 1280x1024 or larger Insert deformation analysis Analysis of the movement of the core insert parts of the mold by resin flow during molding cycle. Dynamic insert large deformation analysis Analysis of changes in the flow behavior and the associated large-scale deformation of the core parts of the mold insert by the resin flow during molding cycle. LCP resin analysis Analyze a specific flow of LCP resin Thermoplastic injection molding process Gas-assist injection molding Injection compression molding Co-injection molding By analyzing the flow behavior of thermoplastic material, to improve the problem, optimize the design of the mold and parts, eliminate the bad parts, and improve the process of forming. Analyze the behavior of "gas-assisted molding" by the exit positions of gas, arrangement (including size) of the gas pipe, and molding conditions. Simultaneous or sequential polymer injection and compression molding analysis. To calculate position of weldline of double materials, analyze the process of simultaneous double material molding. Foam molding Analysis of injection molding process of urethane foaming and carbon dioxide foaming. Optical analysis Predict the optical performance of plastic lens molding. Material database Thermoplastics resin Support Home page User support site has FAQ, downloads of revision modules, and notices about related information. Support Center Notices about related Q&A information via telephone, and FAX. Education Periodic education (each course lasts one day) Operation 1, Operation 2, Resins, Result Evaluation, Theory. Individual education Education tailored to the customer's schedule. Contract services Resin measurement, analysis startup support, individual support consulting. Injection machine Cooling material Mold material Interfaces for structual analysis Abaqus ANSYS NASTRAN ADVENTURECluster DIGIMAT 10 11