Molding processes

The molding processes available depend on the analysis technology, or mesh type, used.

The supported molding processes and analyses are listed.

Topics in this section

Molding processes (Procedure)
When analyzing a plastic part design, the first thing that you need to do after meshing is set the correct molding process.
Thermoplastic Injection Molding
Thermoplastic injection molding analysis types:
Thermoplastic Overmolding
Thermoplastic overmolding analysis types:
Microcellular injection molding
Microcellular injection molding analysis types:
Gas-assisted injection molding
Gas-assisted injection molding analysis types:
Co-injection Molding
Co-injection molding analysis types:
Injection Compression Molding
Injection compression molding analysis types:
Reactive injection-compression molding
Reactive injection-compression molding analysis types:
Reactive molding
Reactive molding analysis types:
Multiple-barrel reactive molding
Multiple-barrel reactive molding analysis types:
Microchip encapsulation molding
Microchip Encapsulation molding analysis types:
RTM/SRIM
RTM/SRIM analysis types:
Underfill Encapsulation Molding
Underfill encapsulation molding analysis types:

Parent topic: Getting Started