ScrollWorks
ScrollWorks is a SOLIDWORKS add-in developed by Althima for the packaging industry. It enables the modeling and simulation of feed screws for any packaging format—including rotational, tilting, and shifting movements—prior to physical production. It optimizes and accelerates the development of custom packaging solutions, delivering greater precision and agility.
Who is ScrollWorks for?
- Packaging machine manufacturers.
- Food and industrial packaging companies.
- Engineering firms specializing in packaging equipment.
How ScrollWorks Works
Format
Define the packaging format and dimensions in SOLIDWORKS.
Configure
Configure the feed spindle parameters: number of turns, rotation and tilt angles, and travel.
Run a simulation
Simulate the movement before proceeding to physical production.
Synchronize
Synchronize multiple spindles when the process requires more than one.
ScrollWorks Features
Motion Simulation
Simulate rotation, tilting, or displacement for any packaging format, with full control over the travel path.
Synchronized Spindles
Define two or more synchronized feed screws, with distinct rotational movements for each.
Packaging Grouping
Create spindles to group two or more packages in the same process, with full control over each one.
Detailed Parameterization
Define the start and end points of the path, the number of turns, and the rotation and tilt angles, among other process characteristics.
Reduction of Physical Tests
Validating spindle behavior through simulation reduces the need for repeated physical testing during each design iteration.
Compatibility
Compatible with the latest versions of SOLIDWORKS.
Confirm the minimum supported version before publishing.
FAQ
What types of packaging is ScrollWorks suitable for?
O ScrollWorks serve para qualquer formato de embalagem que utilize fusos de alimentação, permitindo modelar e simular o seu movimento antes da produção.
Is it possible to simulate multiple synchronized spindles?
Sim. O ScrollWorks permite definir dois ou mais fusos de alimentação sincronizados, cada um com o seu próprio movimento de rotação.
Does ScrollWorks work for flexible and rigid packaging?
O ScrollWorks foi desenvolvido para modelar o movimento dos fusos de alimentação em si; é compatível com os formatos de embalagem que a sua empresa já trabalha, desde que modelados no SOLIDWORKS.
Is it possible to export the simulation to present to clients?
Simulations can be exported as videos for presentation to clients or internal teams. Please check the available export formats with our team.
Do I need to have SOLIDWORKS installed?
Yes, ScrollWorks is an add-in for SOLIDWORKS and requires it to be installed.