RE: Is it possible for post-moulding thermal simulations
Is it possible to perform post-moulding thermal simulations on a moulded part using Moldex3D?
I need to check how a moulded composite material deforms in 3D when the part is heated during usage. Can the simulation be prepared in the same way as independent stress simulations for moulding simulation results?
This type of simulation can be performed using the annealing solver, which is included in the Stress module of Moldex3D.
Steps to Perform the Simulation:
- Select the annealing solver under the “Stress” tab in the computation parameters.
- Set up an ambient temperature profile (e.g., simulating a heater) for a specific period of time.
Important Notes:
- Configure enough time step outputs during the heating, maintaining, and cooling stages.
This affects the number of observable time steps and the calculation precision.
- The time increment of the annealing simulation also takes time steps into account, so proper configuration is crucial for accuracy.
