Modeling a part insert using a Dual Domain mesh

Ensure the part mesh is on the same plane and has the same boundary as the part insert.

1. Create a model of the insert separately and import the part insert.
2. Mesh the part insert as a Dual Domain mesh with the same density as the part.
3. Ensure the mesh does not have any errors.
4. Use a Dual Domain mesh to model the part insert if you do not want to run an overmolding analysis. Assign the Part Insert property to the part insert elements.
5. Assign values to the Part Insert properties:
   • material (metal or polymer)
   • local mold surface temperature control (where the insert does not touch plastic, the default assumes it is touching the mold)
   • occurrence number (this should be the same value as the part)
   • mold properties (the properties of the mold elements which the part insert contacts)
   • initial temperature if the part insert is heated.
6. Add the part insert to the model of the part by clicking then click (Open > Add).
7. Ensure the part insert and the part are correctly oriented by clicking (Mesh tab > Mesh Diagnostics > Orientation). The elements at the boundary between the part and part insert should completely overlap. If there are elements that do not overlap, convergence problems may occur.