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Analysis overview (tutorial)

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    1. 1. Tasks list
        1. 1.1.1. Topics in this section

    This tutorial addresses the steps, following meshing, that are required before a model can be analyzed.

    Tutorial duration: Approximately 65 minutes.

    Up to this point, we have concentrated on ensuring that the model imported into Autodesk Simulation Moldflow Insight is meshed correctly and is free of errors. It is a critical step, as the quality of the analysis depends upon a quality mesh. There are several other steps required before a model can be analyzed and these will be covered in this tutorial.

    In this tutorial, you will:

    • Specify the molding process being used for the manufacture of the part.
    • Specify the material being used to mold the part.
    • Manually duplicate a model.
    • Set the injection location.
    • Automatically duplicate the model to produce a four-cavity mold.
    • Design a basic runner system.
    • Design a simple cooling circuit.
    • Review results of a basic Fill analysis.
    TipThe list of tasks can be displayed at any time in the Help search panel. If this panel is not visible, click the Show icon at the top of the help screen. Click the Contents tab, Tutorials File:Simulation_Moldflow/enu/2013/Help/Insight/0024-Tutorial24/0050-Analysis50/ac.menuaro.gif Analysis Overview and the task required.

    Tasks list

    Topics in this section

    • Selecting the molding process

      In this task, you will select the molding process and the analysis sequence, that is, the series of analyses that will be performed.

    • Selecting the material

      In this task, you will select a molding material.

    • Manual cavity duplication

      In this task you will complete the steps required to duplicate a cavity manually.

    • Designing a multi-cavity layout

      In this task, you will use the Cavity Duplication Wizard to duplicate the part to produce a four-cavity layout.

    • Designing a runner system

      In this task, you will use the Runner System Wizard to design a runner system for the four-cavity layout you created in the previous task.

    • Designing a cooling circuit

      In this task, you will design a simple cooling circuit layout using the Cooling System Wizard.

    • Basic model analysis

      In the previous tasks, you prepared the tutorial model for analysis. You selected a material, designed a multi-cavity mold, and modeled the runner system and cooling system.

    • Tutorial review

      This tutorial has given you an overview of the basic steps required to prepare a mold for analysis and review the analysis results.