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Tool Deflection Analysis
Setup and perform a Tool Deflection analysis.
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Use the Analysis tool to submit the job for analysis, inspect the job status, perform post-processing and review job history.

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- What is Inspire Extrude Metal?
  Inspire Extrude Metal offers an analysis tool for virtual testing, validation, correction and optimization of extrusion die designs.
- FAQs
  Find answers to Frequently Asked Questions from our users.
- Extrusion Analysis
  Setup and perform an Extrusion analysis.
- Tool Deflection Analysis
  Setup and perform a Tool Deflection analysis.
  - Tool Deflection Analysis Overview
    A quick overview of the tool deflection analysis procedure.
  - Orienting and Positioning the Model
    Use the Orient tool to set the orientation direction for an extruded profile and correctly position the model along the Z-axis.
  - Simplifying Geometry
    Use the Simplify tool to plug holes and pockets and to remove imprints, rounds, fillets, holes, and pockets.
  - Organizing Tool Components
    Organizing tool components is an important step and can be performed anytime while setting up the model, but would ideally be organized immediately after cleaning the geometry.
  - Setting up Load Faces
    Use the Load Faces tool to add or remove load faces from the existing set of load surfaces.
  - Setting up Boundary Conditions
    Set boundary conditions for Tool Deflection analysis, which requires loads and constraints.
  - Creating Gap Contacts
    This feature enables you to create gap contacts between two tool parts. This tool automatically detects possible contacts in your model for the displayed parts.
  - Selecting Materials
    Use the Materials tool to select materials for the analysis.
  - Performing Job Analysis
    Use the Analysis tool to submit the job for analysis, inspect the job status, perform post-processing and review job history.
    - Run Options: Local vs. Remote
      Choose whether to run jobs locally or on a remote job server.
    - Submitting a Job
      Define and run an analyis using the Run Analysis tool.
    - Post-Processing
      Use the Show Analysis Results tool to view the results of an analysis in the Analysis Explorer. View and animate results, add callouts, and compare results from different runs.
    - Run Status
      View the status of the current run, as well runs for the current model that have not yet been viewed. To see all past runs, you need to view the run history.
    - Run History
      View, sort, open, and delete past runs for the current and previous models.
  - Generate a Report for Tool Deflection
    Create a Microsoft PowerPoint report for Tool Deflection Analysis.
- Quenching Analysis
  Setup and perform a quenching analysis.
- Reference
  Find information about material data blocks in GRF files.
- Tutorials
  Start using Inspire Extrude with our interactive tutorials.
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Performing Job Analysis

Use the Analysis tool to submit the job for analysis, inspect the job status, perform post-processing and review job history.