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Molding Setup
Use Quick Mode or Advanced Mode, depending on your needs, to define the parts, materials, runner system, and tooling for the molding simulation.
Advanced Mode
Define the parts, materials, runner system, and tooling for the molding simulation.
Runner System
Use the Runner System tools to add or designate gates, runners, sprues, and injection points.
Gate
Use the Gate tool to define the joint between the runner and the part where the material enters the cavity.

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Parametric Modeling
Create 2D sketches, surfaces, and solids with construction history and variables.
Molding Setup
Use Quick Mode or Advanced Mode, depending on your needs, to define the parts, materials, runner system, and tooling for the molding simulation.
- Quick Mode
  Define a part and its material for a quick molding simulation.
- Advanced Mode
  Define the parts, materials, runner system, and tooling for the molding simulation.
  - Part Cavity
    Use the Part Cavity tool to designate, automatically detect, and reorient the part cavities in your model geometry.
  - Materials
    Assign, modify, import and export materials through the Materials dialog.
  - Runner System
    Use the Runner System tools to add or designate gates, runners, sprues, and injection points.
    - Gate Optimization
      Use the Gate Optimization tool to automatically create and position gates to minimize potential defects in the finished part.
    - Gate
      Use the Gate tool to define the joint between the runner and the part where the material enters the cavity.
    - Runner
      Use the Runner tool to define the the material distributor that transfers the material from the sprue to the gates.
    - Hot Runner
      Use the Hot Runner tool to define the material distributor that transfers the material from the sprue to the gates.
    - Sprue
      Use the Sprue tool to define the connecting path between the injection point and the runners.
    - Injection Point
      Use the Injection tool to define the inlet for the material.
  - Tooling
    Use the Tooling options to add a mold, cooling lines, and inserts.
  - Molding Window
    Use the Molding Window to calculate the optimal Mold Temperature, Melt Temperature, and Fill Time for the model.
  - Process Parameters
    Define the filling, packing, cooling and machine parameters as required for the molding process. Default units shown are MKS (m kg N s).
Molding Analysis
Run an injection molding analysis to minimize defects and prevent manufacturing problems.
Mold Material Reference
Download the Mold Material Reference Manual to learn how to create new materials in Inspire Mold.
Frequently Asked Questions
Got questions? We have answers!

Gate

Use the Gate tool to define the joint between the runner and the part where the material enters the cavity.

Location:

In Quick mode, find this tool in the Gating secondary ribbon.

In Advanced mode, find this tool in the Runner System secondary ribbon.

Add/Edit Gate

If your model geometry doesn't include gates, you can create and edit virtual gates in Inspire Mold.

In the Quick ribbon, click the Gating icon.

OR In the Advanced ribbon, click the Runner System icon.
Click Add Gate on the Gates icon.
Click a surface on the part or runner to create a virtual gate.
Selected gates are displayed in dark red.
Use the microdialog options to define the gate's shape, dimensions, and position.

Designate Gate

Identify any gates that are included in your model geometry.

In the Quick ribbon, click the Gating icon.

OR In the Advanced ribbon, click the Runner System icon.
Click Designate Gate on the Gates icon.
Select any predesigned gates.
Selected gates are displayed in dark red.
Double right-click to confirm the designated gates.