The following table summarizes the setup tasks required to prepare a Transient Cool analysis. Transient cool analyses can only be performed if you have used a 3D mesh.
The setup tasks below are for thermoplastic materials.
| Setup Task | Analysis Technology |
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| Molding processes |
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| Selecting an Analysis sequence |
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| Meshing the model |
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| Repairing mesh orientation |
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| Checking the mesh before analysis |
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| Setting injection locations |
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| Selecting a material |
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| Importing a mold model or Using the Mold Surface Wizard |
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| Selecting a Mold material |
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| Creating cooling circuits |
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| Setting coolant inlets |
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| Editing cooling circuit parameters |
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| Editing process settings |
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Optional setup tasks
| Setup Task | Analysis Technology |
|---|---|
| Modeling bubblers |
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| Modeling baffles |
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| Editing heat transfer effectiveness properties |
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| Editing interface conductance properties |
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