Analysis technologies (tutorial)

In this tutorial you will learn about the analysis technologies used to analyze models.

Different technologies are appropriate for different types of parts.
Dual Domain analysis technology (default)
Typical injection-molded parts have thin-walled or shell-like geometries. Such parts that have uniform thickness and require few sudden changes in flow direction, are best analyzed using Dual Domain analysis technology.
3D analysis technology
Thick or complex parts, containing features that require many sudden changes in flow direction, should be analyzed with 3D analysis technology. In a 3D analysis, the effect of corners, ribs, varying thickness, holes, etc., on the melt flow can be more accurately represented. Due to the modelling of the internal geometry of the part, a 3D analysis performs an increased number of calculations. The processing time for a 3D analysis is significantly longer than a Dual Domain analysis.

This tutorial compares the two analysis technologies.

This tutorial takes approximately 10 minutes to complete.

Note: Throughout this tutorial it is assumed that metric units are used.
To change units:
  1. Select Application button > Options.
  2. Select General tab.
  3. Select Metric units from the Active units drop-down menu.
  4. Click OK.
  1. Determine the best analysis type
    Learn which analysis technology is appropriate for different types of parts.
  2. Compare Dual Domain and 3D model representations
    Investigate how Dual Domain and 3D analysis technologies differ when modeling the part and how this affects analysis results.
  3. Comparing 3D and Dual Domain results
    In this task you will learn how part geometry and analysis technologies affect analysis results.
  4. Tutorial review
    Summary of the tutorial tasks.
Parent topic: Tutorials