To set up an analysis for metal injection molding, either follow the order of the buttons on the Home tab of the ribbon UI, or follow the order of the items in the Study Tasks pane. When all the items in the Study Tasks pane have check marks against them, the analysis is ready to launch.
| Setup task | Analysis technology |
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| Select Powder injection molding as the Molding process |
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| Mesh the model |
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| Check the mesh before analysis |
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| Select an analysis sequence |
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| Select a material appropriate for powder injection molding |
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| Enter the material powder properties |
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| Enable the wall slip simulation |
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| Set an injection location |
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| Set the velocity/pressure switchover point |
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| Enter the process settings |
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