The Gate Region Locator algorithm determines and recommends suitable injection locations based on criteria such as the part geometry, flow resistance, thickness, and molding feasibility. The Gate Region Locator algorithm produces the Gate Location Analysis result.
If there is no existing injection location, the algorithm considers all the criterion to recommend an optimal position for an injection location. If there is an existing injection location, then the algorithm looks for the next best injection location that will achieve balanced filling so that areas filled from each gate fill at the same time.
The locations that rate highest are identified by the color blue for Best locations, and the unsuitable locations are identified by the color red for Worst locations.
This is the major component in the Gate Region Locator algorithm. If the part cannot be produced from an investigated location, the location appears in red; otherwise, all other components are factored into the result.
The resistance in the X and Y directions is normalized. This is why disk shaped parts tend to produce a square pattern. For multiple gated parts, this calculation measures the resistance through each node. If two gates fill with equal flow resistance, then they fill with equal pressure producing no overpacking. If the resistance is different then one gate fills first resulting in an overpacking situation whilst the other gate continues to fill.