Selecting the molding process

In this task, you will select the molding process and the analysis sequence, that is, the series of analyses that will be performed.

1. Click File > New Project.
2. Type in Modeling tutorial for the Project Name.
3. Click OK.
4. Click (Home tab > Import panel > Import).
5. Select the Files of type drop-down list. The list of file types directly supported is shown. Select Study files (*.sdy).
6. Navigate to the Tutorial folder, typically C:\Users\Public\Public Documents\Autodesk\Simulation Moldflow Insight 360 20xx\tutorial.
7. Click the file model_4.sdy and click Open.
8. Click (Home tab > Molding Process Setup panel > Thermoplastics Injection Molding) and select Thermoplastics Injection Molding from the drop-down menu. It should already be selected by default.
9. Click (Home tab > Molding Process Setup panel > Analysis Sequence). The Select Analysis Sequence dialog appears.
   Tip: You can click More... for a complete list of analysis sequences for the Thermoplastics Injection Molding process.
10. Select Fill.

Notice in the Project View pane that there is a symbol next to the study name. It shows you that you have selected a Fill analysis for that study. When the analysis has been run and results are available, the inside of the symbol is colored in.

When analyzing a part from an imported CAD model, start with a basic filling ("Fill") analysis to check the filling pattern, injection pressure, and the location of air traps or weld lines. Once you are satisfied with the filling parameters for the part, you can run a Fill+Pack analysis (filling and packing phases). Then run further analyses such as cooling or warpage.

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