Analyzing a model is a complex operation and modeling how a non-Newtonian fluid like molten plastic flows through complex model geometry is difficult. As a consequence, a part is divided into smaller joined elements. The result is a mesh.
Temperature, pressure, and velocity of flow are calculated for each element within the mesh. The cumulative effect is a representation of the whole model. Therefore, to ensure the accuracy of the results, it is vital to have a good quality mesh before launching the analysis.
The solvers of Autodesk® Moldflow® Insight are built in a specific way and has a special list of requirements to provide accurate results.
In this chapter, you learn about the different mesh types supported in Autodesk® Moldflow® Insight, and what constitutes a good mesh for its solvers. This chapter also highlights how to set the mesh parameters to create one, depending on the type of your inputs and the outputs you require.