Setting up a Process Optimization analysis

The following table summarizes the setup tasks required to prepare a Process Optimization analysis of a non fiber-filled, or fiber-filled thermoplastic material.

Setup task Analysis technology
Molding processes Midplane Dual Domain
Feed system Midplane Dual Domain
Meshing the model Midplane Dual Domain
Mesh orientation diagnostic Midplane Dual Domain
Analysis sequence Midplane Dual Domain
Selecting a material Midplane Dual Domain
Injection locations Midplane Dual Domain
Process settings Midplane Dual Domain
Injection molding machine characteristics and Process Optimization analysis 1 Midplane Dual Domain

Optional setup tasks

Setup task Supported for analysis technology
Cavity/core side mold temperatures 2 Midplane Dual Domain
Parent topic: Process Optimization analysis
1 The Process Settings Wizard allows you to select and edit injection molding machine characteristics to match the particular characteristics of your molding machine.
2 Manual core/cavity mold temperature assignment is only relevant when not performing Cool analysis.