Create the Runners

In this task, you create the runner system using the Runner Wizard.

1. Click Geometry > Feed System > Runner Wizard.

   

2. Click Middle of the mold.

3. Click Sprue Properties Ellipsis.

   1. Ensure that the Sprue type is Cold.

   2. Ensure that the Sprue shape is Circular Tapered.

   3. Enter 5 mm as the Start diameter (1).

   4. Enter 10.2 mm as the End diameter (2).

   5. Click OK.

      

4. Click Runners Properties Ellipsis.

   1. Ensure that the Runner type is Cold.

   2. Ensure that the Runner shape is Circular.

   3. Enter 7 mm as Diameter (1).

   4. Click OK.

      

5. Click Gates Properties Ellipsis.

   1. Ensure that the Gate type is Cold.

   2. Ensure that the Gate shape is Rectangular.

   3. Enter 7 mm as Width (1).

   4. Enter 2.4 as Thickness (2).

   5. Ensure that the Orientation is Horizontal by length.

   6. Enter 2 mm as Horizontal length.

   7. Click OK.

      

6. Ensure that the layout is Automatic.

7. Click OK.

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