Part Geometry

Feasible geometries for IM are limited only by machine capabilities. A part is geometrically feasible for IM if and only if some machine that is included in the VPE satisfies both the following requirements:

• It is able to accommodate the horizontal and vertical dimensions of the mold base required for the part.

• It is able to provide the clamp force required for the part. (The required clamp force is a function of the part’s geometry as well as the material to be used.)

See Machine Feasibility and Selection for more information on machine selection.

Some special process setup options are provided as a substitute for the geometry extraction that is performed with the GCD-driven cost model—See Geometric User Inputs.