Compression Molding analysis sequences

The following tables show the available analysis sequences for a Compression Molding process simulation using unfilled or fiber-filled materials.

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Supported analysis sequences for thermoplastic materials
Analysis Type Analysis Technology
Fill + Pack 3D
Fill + Pack + Warp 3D
Cool 3D
Cool + Fill + Pack 3D
Cool + Fill + Pack + Warp 3D
Cool (FEM) 3D
Cool (FEM) + Fill + Pack 3D
Cool (FEM) + Fill + Pack + Warp 3D
Fiber orientation analysis (Process Settings option) 3D
Birefringence analysis (Process Settings option) 3D
Venting analysis (Process Settings > Advanced options > Solver Parameters option) 3D
Core shift analysis (Process Settings > Advanced options > Solver Parameters option) 3D
Supported analysis sequences for thermoset materials
Analysis Type Analysis Technology
Fill + Pack 3D
Fill + Pack + Wire Sweep 3D
Fill + Pack + Warp 3D
Cool (FEM) 3D
Cool (FEM) + Fill + Pack 3D
Cool (FEM) + Fill + Pack + Wire Sweep 3D
Cool (FEM) + Fill + Pack + Warp 3D
Fiber orientation analysis (Process Settings option) 3D
Venting analysis (Process Settings > Advanced options > Solver Parameters option) 3D
Core shift analysis (Process Settings > Advanced options > Solver Parameters option) 3D