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.

  1. In the Quick ribbon, click the Gating icon.

    OR In the Advanced ribbon, click the Runner System icon.

  2. Click Add Gate on the Gates icon.
  3. Click a surface on the part or runner to create a virtual gate.
    Selected gates are displayed in dark red.


  4. 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.

  1. In the Quick ribbon, click the Gating icon.

    OR In the Advanced ribbon, click the Runner System icon.

  2. Click Designate Gate on the Gates icon.

  3. Select any predesigned gates.
    Selected gates are displayed in dark red.


  4. Double right-click to confirm the designated gates.

Valve Gates

Designate valve gates in the model

You must first designate at least two gates or create at least two virtual gates.

Select gates to designate them as valve gates.

  1. Click Select Valve Gates.
  2. Select a gate. Enable the Valve Gate option in the microdialog.
  3. Set the gate's initial state to opened or closed, and add controllers to change the gate's state as needed.


    Note:
    • Two or more gates are required for this option.
    • At least one gate must start in the opened state.
    • Each valve gate must be designated and configured individually.
    • You may add more than one control to a single gate.
    • You can set a gate's state to change based on filled volume, pressure at a selected point in the cavity, flow front position, or elapsed time.
    • In the Advanced ribbon, hot runners are required to run a simulation that includes valve gates.
    Control Option Description Note
    Filled Volume Defines the control as a percentage of the total material volume. Enter the percentage.
    Pressure Defines the control as the pressure at a specified point on the model.
    1. Enter the pressure.
    2. Click the point icon , then click a point on the model where you want the specified pressure to control the valve gate.
    Flow Front Defines the control as the material flow at a specified point on the model. Click the point icon , then click a point on the model where you want the flow front to control the valve gate.
    Time Defines the control as a duration of time. Enter the time in seconds.