Part Insert (3D) dialog-Part Insert Properties

This dialog is used to edit the properties of tetrahedral elements of type Part insert (3D).

In the Material from which this feature is made section of the dialog, choose a type of material and then the specific material of that type.

In the Local heat transfer coefficients section of the dialog, select the heat transfer effectiveness (HTE) criteria to be applied to the elements.

Specify the initial temperature of the part insert when it is placed in the mold and the amount of time it will be in contact with the mold before injection.

Assign a unique name to the insert.

The collection of property values defined on the dialog are saved to a property set with the description shown in the Name box. In addition, you may be given the option to also apply the property values to related entities in the model.

Dialog elements

Material from which this feature is made

Use the drop-down menu to select whether you want the feature to be constructed from resin or metal. An insert block can be a non-plastic material (usually metal) that is molded into the part, or pressed into the part after molding, in order to achieve a desired cavity shape and/or cooling effect.

Click Select to edit the properties of the selection you made.