Provides the means to define the shape and size of the runners and the position of the cold slug. The feeding system for the mold includes the sprue, runners, gates, and cold wells.
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On the Mold Layout tab, click  Runner. Note: If Runner is not visible in the Mold Layout tab, click the arrow under Secondary Sprue, and then click Runner.
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 Path
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In the graphics window, select a sketch line as a runner path. You can select a manual sketch or an auto-sketch.
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| Section Type |
- Type
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Select a runner type from the drop-down list and preview an image of the runner cross section. Modify the dimensions in the preview fields.
- Core Side
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Select a core side option to create the runner entity in the negative Z axis direction.
- Cavity Side
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Select a cavity side option to create the runner entity in the positive Z axis direction.
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Specifies the cross section dimensions for the runner. Controls the calculated value displayed in Equivalent Diameter. |
| Runner segment table |
- Runner Segment table
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- Click the Cold Slug Length table cell of a runner segment, and enter a value to modify the length.
- Click the Cold Slug Position table cell of a runner segment, and then select an option from the drop-down list to modify the position.
- Change a runner parameter dimension to update the calculated value in the Equivalent Diameter cell.
Note: The default position for a cold slug is set to Start or End. If the mouse-click position is closer to the sketch line (arc) start point, the cold slug position is set to Start. Otherwise, the cold slug position is set to End.
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