Use the Runner System tools to add or designate gates, runners, sprues, and injection
points.
Location: Molding ribbon
Note: You can use the Create Runner
tool to automatically create the entire runner system for
your model including gate, runner, sprue and injection point.
Note: If your model already have at least one ingate, you can use
the Create Hot Runner tool to
create a hot runner system with valve gates.
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.