Setting up a Gas-assisted injection molding analysis
The following table summarizes the setup tasks required to prepare a Gas-assisted Fill+Pack analysis of a non fiber-filled, or fiber-filled thermoplastic material.
Tip: The optimal number of mesh layers through the thickness is at least 10 for a Gas-assisted analysis using 3D analysis technology.
Optional setup tasks
| Setup task | Analysis technology |
|---|---|
| Overflow wells - gas injection molding |    |
| Venting locations | |
| Valve gates | |
| Cavity/core side mold temperatures 3 | |
[1] The gas channel mesh must pass diagnostic tests.
[2] Gas injection control parameters can be set at the same time as the gas entrance.
[3] Manual core/cavity mold temperature assignment is only relevant when not performing a Cool analysis.