Plastic injection molds can be manufactured from a variety of metal and metal alloys. The material properties of a range of different metals are listed in the Autodesk Simulation Moldflow material database so that the impact of the material that the mold is made is of can be taken into account.
Different mold materials will have different characteristics such as specific heat capacity and thermal conductivity, which could influence the behavior of the plastic within the cavity. To achieve an accurate analysis, all aspects of the molding process must be considered.