Autodesk's preferred Moldflow material characterization lab
Beaumont and Autodesk have agreed to lease equipment from the Autodesk Moldflow Material Characterization Lab in Australia to Beaumont Advanced Processing’s Material Characterization Lab in Cranesville, Pennsylvania. The leased equipment will be recalibrated, maintained, and operated by Beaumont and will nearly double Beaumont’s ability to provide material characterization that meets Autodesk’s high standards for their global customers. This comes after Autodesk announced the discontinuation of material characterization services through the lab in early 2024, making Beaumont their preferred laboratory for Moldflow material characterization.
Beaumont Advanced Processing’s Material Characterization Lab Manager Jacob Trott is looking forward to providing a smooth transition for Autodesk customers who choose Beaumont as their vendor for material characterization services. He says, “Since the Ithaca lab transition in 2017, the relationship between the Beaumont Material Characterization Division and Autodesk Moldflow Plastics Labs has been seamless. We have been able to maintain a transparent level of service, offering the same testing packages, and then some. Our flexibility has allowed us to invest heavily in this service, updating essentially every piece of equipment.”
Beaumont and Autodesk have agreed to lease equipment from the Autodesk Moldflow Material Characterization Lab in Australia to Beaumont Advanced Processing’s Material Characterization Lab in Cranesville, Pennsylvania. The leased equipment will be recalibrated, maintained, and operated by Beaumont and will nearly double Beaumont’s ability to provide material characterization that meets Autodesk’s high standards for their global customers. This comes after Autodesk announced the discontinuation of material characterization services through the lab in early 2024, making Beaumont their preferred laboratory for Moldflow material characterization.
Beaumont Advanced Processing’s Material Characterization Lab Manager Jacob Trott is looking forward to providing a smooth transition for Autodesk customers who choose Beaumont as their vendor for material characterization services. He says, “Since the Ithaca lab transition in 2017, the relationship between the Beaumont Material Characterization Division and Autodesk Moldflow Plastics Labs has been seamless. We have been able to maintain a transparent level of service, offering the same testing packages, and then some. Our flexibility has allowed us to invest heavily in this service, updating essentially every piece of equipment.”
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| Materials originating WITHIN USA require: | Materials originating OUTSIDE USA require: |
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* Completed Material Characterization Order Form * English version Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) |
* Completed Material Characterization Order Form * Commercial Invoice (please quote a nominal value for customs purposes only) * English version Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) |
Material Characterization Packages
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| MPL-150 | MPL-135 | MPL-130 | MPL-125 | MPL-110 | |
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| TESTS INCLUDED | Filling, Packing, Shrinkage, +Warpage | Filling, Packing, +Shrinkage** | Filling, Packing, Shrinkage, +Warpage (non-CRIMS/STAMP model) | Filling, +Packing** | Filling* |
| Shear Viscosity by Injection Molding Rheometer (IMR) |  | | | | |
| Specific Heat | | | | | |
| Thermal Conductivity | | | | | |
| Mold Validation | | | | | |
| PvT | | | | | |
| Shrinkage Characterization (CRIMS/STAMP) | | | |||
| Coefficient of Thermal Expansion (CTE) & Mechanical Properties | | |
Package Descriptions
MPL-150 (Full Characterization)
Autodesk Moldflow Filling, Packing, Shrinkage, and Warpage
This package includes the most comprehensive material testing, and is recommended for those who are looking to have the best possible data for the most accurate simulations in any analysis type. Includes: Shear Viscosity by IMR, Specific Heat (including transition and ejection temperatures), Thermal Conductivity, PvT, CLTE and Mechanical, Shrinkage Analysis (CRIMS/STAMP), Mold Validation. Supplemental Data: N/A
MPL-135
Autodesk Moldflow Filling, Packing, and Shrinkage
For use with a full warpage simulation, but your CLTE and Mechanical data is tested internally. If provided, we will include the CLTE and Mechanical data in your final material file. * Includes: Shear Viscosity by IMR, Specific Heat (including transition and ejection temperatures), Thermal Conductivity, PvT, Shrinkage Analysis (CRIMS/STAMP), Mold Validation. Supplemental Data: Mechanical (if not provided)
MPL-130
Autodesk Moldflow Filling, Packing, Shrinkage and Warpage (non-CRIMS/STAMP model)
Recommended for full warpage simulations for users not using CRIMS/STAMP model. The CRIMS/STAMP model are created from a proprietary shrinkage experiment done for improved shrinkage analysis in the simulation; without the shrinkage experiment, the software will default to the uncorrected residual stress model. Includes: Shear Viscosity by IMR, Specific Heat (including transition and ejection temperatures), Thermal Conductivity, PvT, CLTE and Mechanical, Mold Validation. Supplemental Data: N/A
MPL-125
Autodesk Moldflow Filling and Packing
Recommended primarily for pressure predictions in the mold filling simulation. Further characterization is necessary for more in-depth simulation analyses. Includes: Shear Viscosity by IMR, Specific Heat (including transition and ejection temperatures), Thermal Conductivity, PvT, Mold Validation. Supplemental Data: Mechanical
MPL-110
Autodesk Moldflow Filling
Most often used for material development, specifically for understanding the affect of formulation changes on thermal and rheological properties. The final material formulation should be characterized further for optimal simulation results. Includes: Shear Viscosity by IMR, Specific Heat (including transition and ejection temperatures), Thermal Conductivity, Mold Validation. Supplemental Data: PvT and Mechanical *All prices listed are public prices - additional charge for confidential material characterizations. Discounts are available for quantities of 5+.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Are you an Autodesk approved lab?
Yes, we are the Autodesk Preferred source for material characterization. Also, when referencing criteria in the Material Data Completeness Indicators within the UDB material file, we are an Autodesk Approved Laboratory, capable of performing proprietary testing such as the tests required for the CRIMS/STAMP shrinkage model.
Do you provide "Gold" rated files?
Yes, everything that we test has a gold rated material completeness indicator.
Can you test Thermosets?
No. GammaDot Rheology in the UK is a good source.
Is there a melt processing temperature or mold temperature limit?
There is a processing temperature and mold temperature limitation for our equipment. We do not accept materials requiring over 380C melt temperature or 200C mold temperature.
Do you provide Raw Data?
Yes, raw data is provided in the report. If the customer requires raw data in excel format, we can do this upon request.
Can you add the D3 coefficient to the existing material file?
Yes, however, the Materials Lab Manager must review the file to make sure it is possible. Viscosity will need to be re-characterized regardless.
Can you test filler properties?
No
Do you do shrinkage testing outside of Moldflow Characterization?
Dependent on the scope of the project.
Do you test MIM/PIM/CIM material characterization?
Yes, we offer a “Fill and Pack” package: MPL-185. The sample requirements are very specific, contact us for more information.
Do you need accurate filler information?
Yes. We can keep filler information confidential, however, fiber or plate shaped fillers change how the solvers approach fillers in the simulation.
Do you have labs or trading companies outside of the U.S.A.?
What is required to successfully ship materials to our U.S. facility from an international source?
Your package must have a copy of the Safety Datasheet, multiple copies of the commercial invoice, and a filled out TSCA Declaration. TSCA declarations must reference the proper Tariff code for specific family of plastic the material belongs to.
