Enhancements have been implemented to improve the performance of analysis solvers.
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Legacy overmolding element property types
The recommended workflow when preparing for an overmolding analysis, is to assign 1st shot or 2nd shot to the relevant model elements, on the Overmolding Component tab of the relevant property dialog.
New injection cooling criterion in 3D flow solvers
An injection cooling criterion was employed in the 2014 Dual Domain and Midplane flow solvers to improve the accuracy of the results around the local area of the injection location. This same injection cooling criterion has been adopted in the 3D flow solvers. The improved accuracy of the gate freeze time results in improved part shrinkage and warpage prediction.
Part insert with user-defined orthotropic material properties
Part inserts are often made from materials with orthotropic properties. The Moldflow Materials Database contains only materials with isotropic materials. When modeling part inserts, it is now possible to select a 'user-defined' material and enter the material properties yourself.