Compare results

Enable the compare jobs mode and compare the thermal results of the conformal and conventional cooling designs.

The conventional cooling job is solved. For more information, see Setting up and running a conventional cooling design.

  1. Click Results to open the results page.
  2. On the Jobs panel, in the Conventional cooling job card, click Compare Jobs to open the compare jobs mode.
    Jobs panel with two job cards and an arrow pointing to the compare jobs button.
    The jobs results are displayed side-by-side.
  3. In the Results panel, from the Type list, select Freeze Time.
  4. Rotate your model using the model manipulation tools to inspect the freeze time distribution on your plastic part.
    Side by side two 3D models of mouse shells with colored freeze time results.
    Notice that the global freeze time for conformal cooling is 20% shorter compared to conventional cooling.
  5. In the Results panel, turn on the Channels toggle to display the channel locations.
    Side by side two 3D models of mouse shells with colored freeze time results and highlighted boxes indicating an area with high freeze time.
    The freeze time is reduced in the curved sections of the mouse shell because the conformal cooling design allows the cooling channels to reach those areas.
    In the conventional cooling model, the freeze time is higher in the left area of the mouse shell cavity because neither the cooling lines nor the baffles can effectively extract heat from these regions. The conformal cooling model places channels closer to these areas, reducing local freeze time and contributing to a shorter overall freeze time for the plastic part.
  6. Turn off the Channels toggle to hide the channel locations.
  7. From the Type list, select Temperature to display the temperature distribution on the plastic part.
    Side by side two 3D models of mouse shells with colored temperature results.
    The temperature results show that the conformal cooling channels, designed to follow the plastic part’s geometry, improve heat dissipation inside the mouse shell cavity. This leads to a more uniform temperature distribution compared to conventional cooling, significantly reducing the risk of part warpage and ensuring better part quality.
  8. Turn on the Filter toggle, then adjust the range slider around the target cooling temperature. For example, from 100 °C to 105 °C.
    Side by side 3D models of computer mouse shells with filtered temperature results highlighting areas of the plastic part that remain above the target temperature.
    The regions within the selected temperature range are displayed. This helps you compare how the high-temperature regions are reduced in the conformal cooling design compared to the conventional cooling design.

By using the conformal cooling design, you can achieve a 20% shorter cooling time, a more uniform temperature distribution, and reduced overheating in critical areas. By redirecting the flow to areas requiring more cooling, the conformal cooling leads to a better part quality and shorter cycle times, helping you optimize your molding process.

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