Tutorial: Set Up and Run a PolyFoam Simulation
Run a simulation to assess the feasibility and optimize the manufacturing process of a polyurethane part.
- Run a test to understand the properties of the foaming material.
- Define the part and tooling from imported CAD geometry.
- Define the parameters for the foaming process.
- Simulate the foaming process for the part design.
- Review simulation results to understand where the part succeeds and fails.
Access Files for the Tutorial
- foam_test.x_b
- foam_test_results.ipfm
- importNozzle.txt
Run a Pouring Cup Test
Define the Foam Part in the CAD Geometry
Create a Nozzle Path for the Foaming Material
Define the Tooling for the Part
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Click the Tooling icon.
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Click Insert from the secondary ribbon.
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Select the inserts in the model.
- In the microdialog, change the material to IsoPink_Special, change the temperature to 299.15K, then right-click twice to confirm and exit.
Create the Mold for the Part
Add Vents to the Part and Mold
Define the Process Parameters for the Simulation
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Click the Process icon.
- For Gelling rate, enter 60%.
- Keep the defaults for the remaining parameters, then click OK.