Steady state cool analyses provide an accurate way to analyze the cycle-averaged temperature distribution for a given cycle. The results are then used to optimize the design of your mold and ensure the production of a quality part.
The steady-state cool simulation analyzes both the temperature of the part and the temperature of the mold, calculating a cycle-averaged temperature distribution in the mold, in order to optimize various aspects of the design of the part, including cooling time, cycle time, part design, and mold design.
- Dual Domain
- When a Dual Domain Cool analysis is performed, the solver calculates heat loss in the x and y directions, and makes an estimate of the heat loss in the z-direction. The calculation uses a semi-infinite slab calculation in the part to calculate the fluxes and temperature distribution. These fluxes are then used as boundary conditions for the boundary element solution that calculates the surface temperatures of the mold.
- 3D
- When a 3D Cool analysis is performed, the solver obtains a full three-dimensional transient finite-element solution for the temperatures of the part, which is used for the calculation of the heat flux into the mold. These elemental heat fluxes are used as boundary conditions for the boundary element solution that calculates the surface temperatures of the mold.