Add/Edit Mold
Create and edit a mold that contains the cast part and all components.
Microdialog Options
Adjust the margins of the mold and define the position, material, temperature, and dimensions.
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Move |
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Resize |
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Trim |
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Material |
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Select the material. |
Material Viewer |
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Temperature |
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Enter the temperature. |
X |
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Enter the dimension along the x-axis. |
Y |
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Enter the dimension along the y-axis. |
Z |
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Enter the dimension along the z-axis. |
Roughness |
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Select the roughness of the mold surface finish.
Specular provides a polished mold surface with low friction between liquid and mold. Normal is the regular mold finish and the default.High provides a poor surface finish with high friction between liquid and mold. |
Coating |
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Select the thickness of the foundry coating. A thin layer changes the HTC value of the mold to 880 (W/(m2*K)). A medium layer changes the HTC value of the mold to 630 (W/(m2*K)).A thick layer changes the HTC value of the mold to 500 (W/(m2*K)). |