Molding window result

The Molding Window result shows the optimum mold temperature, melt temperature, and injection time required to produce an acceptable part, for the specific material within the constraints of the mold design.

The Molding Window analysis generates this result and shows three zones:

Using this result

Green represents the preferred molding window

If you use the process settings represented by a green area, there is a higher chance the part can mold well.

If the molding window includes a narrow green area, try to improve it. A narrow green area indicates that if the processing conditions vary, even a small amount, the part can be unsatisfactory. Some variation in production conditions can occur, so ensure that the molding window has a fairly wide green area.

Yellow represents a feasible molding window

If you use the process settings represented by a yellow area, you can probably mold the part, but its quality can be compromised.

An all-yellow molding window indicates that there is no good combination of process settings for this part with this injection location and material. You can move or add another injection location, change the material, or change the part geometry.

Note: If the Molding window result indicates that a preferred molding window does not exist, a feasible molding window is still possible.
Red indicates there is no feasible molding window

An all-red molding window indicates that there is no good combination of process settings for this part, with this injection location and material. Move or add another injection location, change the material, or change the part geometry.

Things to look for

Review other analysis results and look for defects to help you choose new or different injection locations.

Attention: Even if you use the Molding Window analysis, it is possible for the predicted process settings to result in molding or quality problems. The Molding Window analysis gives a quick, preparatory suggestion. It does not replace a full analysis.