A single sub-domain of a finite element mesh. Elements typically used in molding simulation are:
Two-node linear elements used to represent runners, cooling channels, and connectors
<embed src="../attachments/GUID-354A2788-C431-4500-AAE8-786926391C16-low.svg" pluginspage="http://www.adobe.com/svg/viewer/install/"/>Three-node triangular elements used to represent surfaces
<embed src="../attachments/GUID-7F53ACEB-27D7-40CA-9078-D2AE0B7CBC45-low.svg" pluginspage="http://www.adobe.com/svg/viewer/install/"/>The properties of the element are assumed to be homogeneous.