Developed to provide reliable information that removes the guesswork, SIGMASOFT® Virtual Molding provides solutions that overcome today’s biggest challenge. Using our software, we put the power in your hands to feel confident that your plastic parts and injection molds are optimized. We understand people have questions about us and our software, so we are here to answer them. This list of Frequently Asked Questions addresses everything from what our software does to what makes us unique. Read on to get your questions about SIGMASOFT® Virtual Molding answered.
1. Who is SIGMA and what is SIGMASOFT® Virtual Molding?
SIGMA is a global team of engineers with over 150 years of combined experience in the injection molding industry. SIGMA identifies and prevents molding issues using our proprietary state-of-the-art simulation software. We help your organization be more successful with our company focused implementation plans, an interactive solutions center and educational programs from initial training to continuous education with seminars, workshops and webinars organized and presented by the SIGMA Academy. SIGMASOFT® Virtual Molding is our software technology used to evaluate and optimize a wide range of parts, molds and processes, providing a high level of confidence and first-shot success.
2. What type of processes and materials can SIGMASOFT® Virtual Molding simulate?
SIGMASOFT® Virtual Molding can simulate injection molding, transfer molding, insert molding, and two-shot molding. Materials used in simulations can be thermoplastics, elastomers, liquid silicone rubber, thermosets, metal injection molding or thixo.
3. How can I find out if SIGMASOFT® Virtual Molding is a good fit for my company?
We know every company is different and each product our customers and prospects are manufacturing have their own set of challenges, this is why we custom design a plan that will work best for you. SIGMA provides a unique and customized approach to identify how SIGMASOFT® Virtual Molding can work for you. We work with and provide our software to OEMs, injection molders or tool makers serving a variety of markets. It comes down to understanding and aligning expectations and needs to see how our products and services can best accommodate you. Open communication is the starting point for success!
4. What is the training time SIGMASOFT® Virtual Molding?
We are with you every step of the way. SIGMASOFT® Virtual Molding users can run complete mold multi-cycle simulations at the end of the initial four-day training. After this training, checkpoints are established with the user throughout the first year as part of the tailored implementation plan to further development, understanding and proficiency. There are always additional opportunities for continuing education, as well as webinars, to keep the user informed. We also have our support team ready to help you when you are feeling stuck.
5. What is a unique feature SIGMASOFT® Virtual Molding offers?
One unique feature included in all SIGMASOFT® Virtual Molding licenses is the Autonomous Optimization (A.O.) technology. The optimization runs a wide selection of geometry and process variables autonomously (without the intervention of the user). The result provides the optimal part/mold/cooling design and process combinations to achieve the highest quality part every shot.
6. What type of education does SIGMA offer?
SIGMA Academy offers several learning and training opportunities for both the software user and others within the organization to help see how the software can benefit multiple business areas. These programs are available to current customers as part of the ongoing commitment to their success. SIGMA Academy offers advanced training classes, webinars, seminars, workshops, tutorials and expert user certification. The topics range from simple technical knowledge, such as how to use the software, to more complex molding troubleshooting, such as identifying the root cause to defect prevention and best practices.
At SIGMA, we are motivated by moving polymer technology forward, allowing injection molders across the world to remove the guesswork and eliminate tedious trial-and-error. Our software instills confidence that the parts they are making are the most optimized solutions. To us, being successful means making parts efficiently. This is why SIGMA is at the forefront of simulation technology and will remain there. Our mission is to continuously develop and improve our software around the changes and demands of the injection molding industry. Helping our customers have confidence in the parts they create is how we define success.
If you have additional questions or want to see how SIGMA can help you, reach out to us today at 847.558.5600 or contact@3dsigma.com.