Mold material dialog - Electrical tab

The Electrical tab of the Mold material dialog is used to specify the electrical properties of the mold material. The most important electromagnetic properties needed for simulating induction heating are the electrical conductivity and magnetic permeability of the metal.

To access this dialog, click (Home tab > Molding Process Setup panel > Process Settings). Click Advanced options , then click Edit associated with Mold material. Click on the Electrical tab to open it.

Widget Explanation
Electrical resistivity of material

The electrical resistivity of the material is an imperative physical property affecting induction heating by the depth of heating, uniformity of heating, coil electrical efficiency and coil impedance. Electrical resistivity,, is the reciprocal of electrical conductivity, with units ohm meter.

Enter a value between 0 and 1e+020 ohm-m

Relative magnetic permeability of material

The relative magnetic permeability of the material indicates the ability of the material to conduct magnetic flux better than a vacuum, and affects all induction phenomena. The product of the magnetic permeability of free space, and the relative magnetic permeability of the material, is known as the magnetic permeability of the material.

Enter a value between 0 and 1e+020