Molds for composite parts

Original (mold A) and optimized (mold B) molds for the production of a z-shaped composite part

Manufacturing Process Simulation (MPS) for composite materials is on the way to becoming a vital part of the tooling design. Reliable and efficient simulations are the key to industrial application. By means of a case study Airbus GmbH presents the manner in which MPS can support the tooling design.