The Temperature, internal mold result shows the cycle-average temperature of the mold for a 3D model.
This result is available only if you have performed the following steps:
- Defined a mold boundary.
- Enabled Calculate internal mold temperature in the Cool 3D solver parameters, and set a grid resolution.
This plot is not generated by default. Right-click on Results in the study tasks pane and select New Plot to plot the Temperature, internal mold result.
Using this result
Using the Cutting Plane tool, you can use this result to identify hot spots in the mold that exist because of inadequate cooling.
Note: Ensure that the mold block elements are not visible; otherwise you will not see the result.
You can use this result to help design the cooling system for maximum effectiveness.
Things to look for
- Hot spots in the mold indicate residual heat and may lead to uneven cooling and warpage.
- Cool spots in the mold may lead to uneven cooling and part failure.