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Our case studies exemplify some common issues that our engineers encounter and highlight how we were able to help our customers find a solution. Please review them by following the links and let us know if you have any questions. Call The Madison Group at (608) 231-1907, or contact us via our information request service for a no-obligation consultation. We'll be glad to speak with you about resolving any concerns you may have with your plastic part design or material.
Lightweighting of a Plastic Container
Key Words: Lightweighting, Virtual DOE, Injection Molding Simulation
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Fuel Filter Filling Analysis
Key Words: Moldflow, Nylon, Knit line, Weld line, Air trapping
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Actuating Lever Failure
Key Words: Failure, Environmental Stress Cracking
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Rain Barrel Analysis
Key Words: Failure, Creep, FEA, Design Evaluation
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Water Tubing Failure
Key Words: Failure, Tubing, Degradation, UV
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Acetal Housing
Key Words: Warpage, Moldflow, Acetal, Cooling
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Co-Injection Molding Analysis
Key Words: Furniture; Flow leader; Co-injection
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Knitline Failure Analysis
Key Words: Failure, Cross-sectioning, Knitline
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Runner Balance Analysis
Key Words: Family Mold, Runner Design, Moldflow
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Snap Fit Failure
Key Words: Failure, Snap Fit, Contamination, FTIR
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Creep Lifetime Prediction
Key Words: Creep, Lifetime prediction, Dynamic Mechanical Analysis
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Other Case Studies
Failure of PVC Pipe
(HDPE) Outdoors Application
Water Filter Housing Failure
Polycarbonate Bottle Cap Failure
Co-Injection Simulation of Luggage Carrier
Knit Line Relocation for Automotive Body Panel
Compression Molding of Radiator Support
Lawn Mower Wheel Failure