Mold / Tool Geometry

This skill creates the mold (tool) part for composite curing simulation. The mold is a separate part in the Abaqus assembly that contacts the composite outer surface during curing and is removed in the springback step via *Model Change.

Tool Part Structure

The tool is defined as a separate *Part block with its own nodes, elements, and sets. It is independent from the composite (P8) part and has its own node and element numbering starting from 1.

Part Definition