A new simulation example, entitled “Two-Shot Plastic Injection Simulation of a Toothbrush,” is available as part of the R2023x FD02 release of the user assistance.
This example demonstrates how to use the Plastic Injection app to simulate the injection molding of a toothbrush that is made from two different materials within the same mold.
In this example, you learn how to:
- Assign the appropriate domains to the geometries that contribute to the injection molding simulation.
- Search the plastic materials briefcase for a specific material, and then apply that material to your part.
- Adjust the Fill, Pack, and Warp simulation settings.
- Define injection locations.
- Define a mesh capture order, and then mesh your part.
- Generate contour plots to review the results of the Fill, Pack, and Warp simulation
To complete the example for yourself, see Two-Shot Injection Molding Simulation of a Toothbrush.
This example was developed with the collaboration of @Duane Sawyer. Duane’s expertise on plastic injection molding processes was instrumental in creating this example. I would also like to thank all of my other colleagues who contributed to its delivery.
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