In this tutorial, you set up and run a boundary element method (BEM) cooling analysis on a 4-cavity tool on the computer mouse cover. The BEM cooling analysis calculates a steady state, or average temperatures over the entire mold cycle. At a minimum, all you need for this analysis is a model of the molded part and cooling channels. With this method, it is easy to modify the location of the cooling channels to see the influence of the cooling channel location. Inserts are created to represent areas of the tool made of different materials, typically materials with a high thermal conductivity.
This tutorial continues where packing analysis left off. You do not need to complete the filling or packing analysis tutorials to complete this one, but review the steps to prepare yourself for this tutorial. If you would like to review the previous tutorials click here .
In this tutorial, you will do the following:
- Create a project
- Import a study
- Create the cooling lines
- Create the mold boundary
- Set the analysis sequence
- Input the process settings and run the analysis
- Review results
Before you begin, click here to download the model files for all the quick start tutorials.
When you are ready, click here to start the tutorial.