Thermoplastics overmolding analysis sequences

The following table shows the available analysis sequences, and the mesh type required for that analysis sequence.

This molding process simulation is supported by all mesh types:

Analysis sequenceMesh type
Fill
Fill + Pack
Fill + Pack + Overmolding Fill
Fill + Pack + Overmolding Fill + Overmolding Pack
Fill + Pack + Overmolding Fill + Overmolding Pack + Warp
Cool (FEM)
Cool (FEM) + Fill + Pack + Overmolding Fill
Cool (FEM) + Fill + Pack + Overmolding Fill + Overmolding Pack
Cool (FEM) + Fill + Pack + Overmolding Fill + Overmolding Pack + Warp

You can also run a Fiber orientation analysis by selecting the corresponding options in the Process Settings Wizard.