Process Settings Wizard dialog-Controller A Settings

This page of the Process Settings Wizard is used to specify the following for the Co-injection analysis sequence:

• Process settings specific to Controller A, and
• Certain process settings shared by Controllers A and B.

To access this dialog, ensure that you have selected the Co-injection Molding process and an analysis sequence that includes Fill+Pack, then click (Home tab > Molding Process Setup panel > Process Settings).

Note: Some of the items listed below may not be available on the current dialog. This is dependent on the mesh type, molding process and analysis sequence selected.

General settings

Mold surface temperature

The temperature of the mold at the plastic-metal interface, where the plastic touches the mold.

In cases where this is an input box, enter the required mold temperature.

Note:

• The temperature of the mold affects the cooling rate of the plastic.
• The mold temperature cannot be higher than the ejection temperature.

Switch to the other controller by

Specifies when to switch from Controller A to Controller B, or from Controller B back to Controller A.

Controller A settings...

Click this button to display the advanced options for Controller A of the Co-injection process.