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.
Gate
Use the Gate tool to define the joint between the runner and the part where the material enters the cavity.
Gate Optimization
Use the Gate Optimization tool to automatically create and position gates to minimize potential defects in the finished part.
Runner
Use the Runner tool to define the 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.
Flow Pattern Preview
Use the Flow Pattern Preview tool to preview how the material will flow during the molding process.
Sink Marks Preview
Use the Sink Marks preview tool to preview the predicted sink marks for the part.