Summary dialog box - Shrinkage tab

Provides information about shrinkage.

Nominal Dimensions

The original part dimensions specified by the part designer, which never change.

Shrinkage Allowance

The percentage increase applied to the part dimensions to generate the mold cavity dimensions.

Mold Cavity Dimension

The actual size of the cavity cut in the mold. Cavity Dimensions = Nominal Dimensions * (1 + Shrinkage Allowance).

Estimated Shrinkage

The estimated amount of shrinkage, generated by analysis, based upon the mold cavity dimensions. This value is expressed as a percentage.

Estimated Dimensions

The estimated final part dimensions, produced by the Shrinkage analysis. This estimate is equivalent to Mold Cavity Dimensions - Estimated Shrinkage.