Compression Molding (3D) and Injection-Compression Molding (3D)

A number of new analyses and features have been added to the compression molding (3D) and injection-compression molding (3D) processes.

Thermoplastic materials

· Cool analyses
both Cool (BEM) and Cool (FEM) analysis sequences
· Compression overmolding
supported for 3D mesh types, where the compression step is supported only on the first shot.
· Injection-compression overmolding
supported for 3D mesh types, where the injection-compression step is supported only on the first shot.

Thermoset materials

· Cool analyses
only for the Cool (FEM) analysis sequence.
· Core shift analysis
Previously, this analysis sequence was only available for thermoplastics injection-compression and compression molding processes.
· Venting analysis
This analysis sequence is not available for thermoplastics injection-compression and compression molding processes.
· Wire sweep analysis
for compression molding (3D) processes only.