Analysis technologies

In this tutorial you will learn about the analysis technologies used to analyze models.

Different technologies are appropriate for different types of parts.

Dual Domain analysis technology (default): Typical injection-molded parts have thin-walled or shell-like geometries. Such parts that have uniform thickness and require few sudden changes in flow direction, are best analyzed using Dual Domain analysis technology.
3D analysis technology: Thick or complex parts, containing features that require many sudden changes in flow direction, should be analyzed with 3D analysis technology. In a 3D analysis, the effect of corners, ribs, varying thickness, holes, etc., on the melt flow can be more accurately represented. Due to the modelling of the internal geometry of the part, a 3D analysis performs an increased number of calculations. The processing time for a 3D analysis is significantly longer than a Dual Domain analysis.

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This tutorial compares the two analysis technologies and takes approximately 10 minutes to complete.