3D Shapes Announces 3-D Gas-Assist Analysis for Moldflow

Consulting firm offers additional gas-assist analysis capabilities

SHARON, MA:, January 21, 2005 -- 3D Shapes, a leading provider of Moldflow injection molding analysis services announces the availability of 3-D gas-assist analysis using Moldflow’s MPI/3D.

According to Mark Howards, 3D Shapes President, "there has always been a certain class of gas-assist parts that are very difficult to analyze with traditional techniques. Handles and other parts with heavy sections or with complex transitions require the 3-D analysis tools now available from Moldflow."

Gas-assist injection molding provides product engineers and processors with methods to design and mold a part, often breaking conventional design rules that would otherwise lead to improper packing or sink. Gas-assist can provide tremendous benefits for filling parts, reducing injection pressure, clamp force and cycle time. The Moldflow gas-assist analysis software is effective regardless of the gas-assist equipment supplier.

"We have provided gas-assist analysis for the past eight years", Howards added. "Our clients have found these analysis tools can be extremely useful in determining if a part is a good candidate for gas-assist and the best ways to implement gas-assist on those projects. This 3-D capability should be a significant new benefit to our customers."

About 3D Shapes, Inc.

Located near Boston, 3D Shapes was founded in 1991. As a Silver Certified Moldflow Consulting Partner, 3D Shapes provides a comprehensive set of Moldflow analysis services. 3D Shapes goal is to give clients a competitive advantage by finding problems early in the design and manufacturing cycle. 3D Shapes is also a reseller of the Moldflow MPA products. For additional information, contact Mark Howards at 781-789-3380 or visit www.3DShapes.com