Running a Cool analysis

Run a Cool analysis to analyze the flow of heat in plastic injected molds.

After the analysis has finished, you can examine the Confidence of Fill and Quality Prediction results, as well as Fill Time, Injection Pressure, Pressure Drop and Flow Front Temperature results.

  1. Open a model.
  2. Set the parting plane.
  3. Define the mold dimensions and select the mold material.
  4. Set coolant inlets.
  5. Click Analysis Sequence (Home tab > Molding Process Setup panel > Analysis Wizard).
  6. In the Sequence tab, select the Cool check box.
  7. Click Finish to close and save the analysis entries, or Analyze to launch the analysis.
    Note: Alternatively, click Start Analysis (Home tab > Analysis panel > Start Analysis).

Once the analysis has finished, the Summary pane appears.

Note: Click (Home tab > Analysis panel > Job Manager > Abort Job) to abort the analysis.