Auto Mesh
Auto Mesh
Auto mesh tool provides a one-click solution to generate the mesh for Injection molding analysis.
The mold parts must be classified before using the Auto mesh tool. It is supported only for Parasolid models. The overlaps and intersections between the parasolid bodies are automatically handled such that the "Mold Part" is given a higher priority. Care must be taken such that the gap between the bodies are avoided.
Mesh size
Auto mesh sizeThe mesh size for each body is automatically computed based on the number of layers.
Average mesh sizeThe Average mesh size is the average element edge length for Tri elements. The element edge length will vary between (Average Element Size)*Sqrt(2) and (Average Element Size)/Sqrt(2).
Body mesh controlAuto mesh tool respects body mesh controls. Using body mesh control, each body could be assigned with a different mesh size.
Number of layers
The number of layers specifies the minimum number of layers of elements desired along the thickness of the part. This takes care of both surface TRI layers as well as Tet solid layers.
Create surface mesh only
By default, the auto mesh tool generates the Surface TRI mesh followed by Solid Tet mesh. This option is used to generate only the surface mesh.
Advanced
Average/Minimum size factor
This factor is used to control the minimum element size of the mesh.
Example
Input CAD model with classification.
Output mesh suitable for injection molding analysis.
