COMPUPLAST
Extruder
The VEL™, Extruder module is used for the analysis and design of single screw extruders. The program is capable of simulating the performance of virtually any screw design from relatively simple, compression screws to more elaborate, multi-flighted, screw designs with multiple mixing sections. There are also vent sections that can be used to design screws that are used for materials that require de-gassing or moisture removal. Whether the VEL TM, Extruder module is used for the development of new screws or the optimization of existing designs, the user friendly, intuitive, interface allows you to create, test and optimize many designs quickly and efficiently.

The VEL™, Extruder module has been developed with the extrusion process engineer in mind. The program allows the user to build a virtual extruder by defining the barrel length, the number of heating/cooling zones and the screw geometry. Once this has been done, the user can then define a project which specifies the conditions under which the extruder is operated. This makes it very easy to test and compare a particular extruder/screw combination under a variety of conditions and materials before you even step onto the plant floor. This improves experimental efficiency and greatly reduces the time and cost for product development.


The VEL ™, Extruder module features:
- improved graphical design interface
- multiple mixing sections
- variable exit pressure
- fast calculations
- improved image/results saving capability
- reads EXTRUCAD v 3.0 files.
- improved Material Database interface