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Mesh entities

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    1. 1. Topics in this section

    Mesh entities are known as elements. Different element types are used to model different mesh types.

    The three element types are as follows:

    • Beam elements are 2-noded elements, used for tasks like modeling cold runners and cooling channels.
    • Triangle elements are 3-noded elements used to model Midplane or Dual Domain mesh types.
    • Tetrahedral elements are 4-noded elements used to model the 3D mesh type.

    Topics in this section

    • Mesh entities (Procedure)

      Mesh entities or elements can be assigned different properties according to their function. For example elements can be hot runners or cold runners, etc.

    • Mesh entities (Quick Reference)

      These dialogs are used to assign properties to mesh entities.

    • Element types used in structural analysis

      For Midplane and Dual Domain analysis technologies, structural analyses offer both shell and beam elements.

    • Beam elements

      Beam elements are two-noded elements that are used to model the mesh associated with various model features.

    • Triangular elements

      Triangular elements are three-noded elements used to model Dual Domain and Midplane meshes.

    • Tetrahedral elements

      Tetrahedral elements are four-noded elements that are used in 3D meshes.