Overflow Well (Beam) dialog-Overflow Well Properties tab

The Overflow Well Properties tab of this dialog is used to specify the overflow well related properties of the selected beam(s) or curve(s) of type Overflow well (beam).

Prerequisites
Mesh type:
  • 3D
  • Midplane
Molding Process: Thermoplastic Overmolding
Analysis sequence: Dependent on mesh type
Dialog location
Right-click a beam element with the property Overflow well (Beam) select Properties and the Overflow Well Properties tab.
Dialog element Explanation
Cross-sectional shape Select the type of cross-sectional shape you want to apply to the selected element(s).
Occurrence numbers Occurrence numbers are used to specify the number of times that a given flow path is repeated in a model.

Enter the required occurrence number.

Important: If you intend to proceed with a Cool, Shrink, Warp or Stress analysis, you cannot use occurrence numbers. You must model the part in full.