Use the Process Parameters icon to define the ending condition of the simulation,
define a parting line, and set up the model for tilt pouring, centrifugal dispensing, or moving
parts.
Location: Dispensing
ribbon, Process icon
Basic
Use the Basic tab to define the conditions for ending a simulation.
Ending Conditions
Set the conditions to end your analysis with these
parameters:
Parameter
Description
Filled Volume
End the simulation when the material volume in the fluid part
reaches the specified percentage.
Time
End the simulation when the filling time exceeds the input
value.
Parting Line
Enable this option to define the housing parts' parting line
gap, and if desired, define variations in the gap thickness over
time.
Note: This control is visible
only when at least two housing parts are present in the
model.
Gap Thickness
Enter the gap thickness between housing parts.
Variable Thickness
Enable this option to define variations in the gap thickness
over time. The first column in the table is time in seconds from
the beginning of the process. The second column is the length of
the gap at that time in the process.
Insert and delete rows in the data table for variable
thickness:
The table defaults to five rows. The default value for
the first row is 1.0 seconds in the time column and 1.0
mm in the thickness column, with each subsequent row
showing an increase of 1 second and 1 mm.
Select the first button to insert a row in the table
after the selected row.
Select the second button to insert a row in the table
after the last data point.
Select the third button to delete a selected data point
in the table.
Air Vents
Include defined air vents in the simulation.
Note: This control is visible only when at
least one vent is present in the model.
Air Back Pressure
Include back pressure in the simulation.
Note: This is not available unless the
Air Vents option is
enabled.
Initial Pressure
Change the initial back pressure setting. The default value
is one atmosphere.
Activate Time
Change the moment when back pressure will engage. Enter a
time in seconds from the start of the process.
Air Pocket Stop
Stop applying air back pressure at a specified internal
pressure.
Note: This control is not
available unless the Air Back
Pressure option is enabled.
Release Pressure
Change the internal pressure at which air back pressure will
be released.
Advanced
Use the Advanced tab to define tilt-pouring, centrifugal process, or
surface tensionfor a dispensing
analysis.
Tilt Pouring
Select the option for Tilt Pouring on the Advanced tab and
define the parameters in the microdialog.
Parameter
Description
Select and manipulate the Move tool to
define the tilting location, or enter the X, Y and Z coordinates
in the microdialog.
Rotation Axis
Select the axis to orient the tilt of the model.
Preview
Play an animation of the of the tilt-pouring
rotation.
Time
Enter the start time for each tilt-pouring event.
Angle
Enter the angle of the tilt relative to the current position
of the model.
Insert and delete rows in the data table for tilt pouring:
Select the first button to insert a row in the table
after the selected data point. The default value is 5
seconds followed by divisions of .5.
Select the second button to insert a row in the table
after the last data point.
Select the third button to delete a selected data point
in the table.
To reverse the rotation of the tilt, double-click the arrow that indicates
the tilt direction on the model.
Centrifugal Process
Select the option for
Centrifugal Process on the Advanced tab and define the
parameters in the microdialog.
Parameter
Description
Select and manipulate the Move tool to
position the rotational axis, or enter the X, Y and Z coordinates in
the microdialog.
Rotation Axis
Select the axis to orient the rotation of the model.
Time
Enter the start time for each change in angular velocity.
Angular Velocity
Set the mold's angular velocity at different times during the
process.
Insert and delete rows in the data table for centrifugal
process:
The table defaults to two rows. The default value for both
columns in the first row is 0. The default value for the
Time column in the second row is 5 seconds. The default
value for the Angular Velocity column in the second row is
60.
Select the first button to insert a row in the table after
the selected row.
Select the second button to insert a row in the table after
the last data point.
Select the third button to delete a selected data point in
the table.
To reverse the rotation of the mold, double-click the arrow that indicates the
rotational direction on the model.
Surface Tension
Select Surface Tension to define the properties of the
dispensed material.
Parameter
Description
Contact Angle
Define the angle between the liquid surface and the solid
surface where they meet.
Coefficient
Enter the surface force of the liquid material in
Newton-metres.
Relaxation Factor
The relaxation factor helps to ensure the dispensing process
is computed reliably. You will rarely want to adjust this
input.
Variable Air Temperature
Select Variable Air Temperature to define ambient temperature
at specified times during the curing process, then click the button to plot temperature
changes.
Select After Ejection to control the air temperature after the
dispensed part is ejected from the housing. In the Ejection
Time field, specify the time when the part will be ejected.
Note: The After Ejection and
Ejection Time controls appear only when the
Variable Air Temperature checkbox is checked.
Parameter
Description
Time
Enter the time for each change in air temperature.
Temperature
Enter the air temperature at each time.
Insert and delete rows in the data table for variable air
temperature:
The table defaults to two rows. The default value for
Time column the first row is 0. The default value for
the Time column in the second row is 100 seconds.
Select the first button to insert a row in the table
after the selected row.
Select the second button to insert a row in the table
after the last data point.
Select the third button to delete a selected data point
in the table.
button to plot temperature
changes.