Virtual Extrusion Laboratory™ Extrusion Coating

Extrusion-Coating01The Compuplast®, Virtual Extrusion Laboratory™ for Coating Processes consists of several modules that can be purchased individually, or in combination, to simulate the various components in the ExtrusionCoating Process. The applicable VEL™ Modules are:

  • Material Module
  • Extruder Module
  • Flat Die (Coex) Module
  • Multi-Layer Module
  • Chill Roll Module
  • 2D FEM Module
  • 3D FEM Module

Extrusion-Coating02The VEL™ for Sheet Extrusion has been developed with the extrusion process engineer in mind. These modules can be used to help:

  • Optimize Screw Designs
  • Optimize Flow Channel
  • Optimize Mono or Coex Die Design
  • Optimize Chill Roll Configuration

The versatility and ease of use have truly made the Compuplast™ VEL™ a valuable CAE tool.

Extrusion-Coating03The Virtual Extrusion Laboratory™ for Sheet Extrusion is also a very useful and powerful tool for assisting with material selection for product/structure development and process troubleshooting on existing lines. The modules can be used to help:

  • Optimize Material Selection
  • Optimize Coex Structures
  • Troubleshoot Process Problems
  • Minimize Down Time
  • Maximize Production