Temperature, part (averaged) result

The Temperature, part (averaged) result shows the average temperature of the part across the part thickness, calculated at the end of the cooling time.

This profile is based on the average mold surface temperature for the cycle, which includes the clamp open time. The Temperature, part (averaged) result is calculated using the finite element boundary method (FEM).

Using this result

The average temperature should be about half way between the target mold temperature and the ejection temperature, for an optimized mold. There should be only a small variation in average temperature in the part. Areas of high average temperature may be thick regions of the part or areas that are poorly cooled. Consider adding cooling channels near these areas.

Note: If you animate the result, it will show you how the temperature changes over the duration of the analysis inside the solid model.

Tip: You can create an XY plot of the part (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, part (averaged) result, watch for the following.

• Check that the average temperature is well below the ejection temperature for the material at the end of cooling, so that the part can be ejected successfully.