Temperature, mold insert (averaged) result (Concept)

The Temperature, mold insert (averaged) result shows the temperature of the mold insert across it's thickness, calculated at the end of the cooling time, using the Cool (FEM) solver.

The temperature of the mold is taken into consideration when calculating the temperature of the mold insert, and is based on the average mold surface temperature over the entire cycle, including the clamp open time. The Temperature, mold insert (averaged) result is calculated using the finite element boundary method (FEM).

Using this result

You can use this result to identify localized hot or cold spots on the surface of the mold insert, or to determine whether a different mold insert material, with better heat conduction, should be used. Using the cutting plane tools, you can also examine the temperatures within the mold insert; there should be only a small variation in average temperature. Areas of high average temperature may indicate areas that are poorly cooled. Consider adding cooling channels near these areas.

Note: If you animate the result, you can see how the temperature in the insert changes with time inside the solid model.

Tip: You can create an XY plot of the mold insert (averaged) temperature, on any given node to see how the temperature at that node varies with time. Click on

Results in the Results pane of the Home tab, then click

(New Plot > Plot) and scroll down to the result. Remember to change the Plot type to XY plot.

Things to look for

When viewing the Temperature, mold insert (averaged) result, watch for the following.

The temperature of the mold insert should cool to the specified mold temperature at the end of the cycle.