Creating beam elements using the Generate Mesh tool

Beam elements can be used to represent a variety of model features, including runner system components, cooling channels, gas channels, and structural beams (tapered or non-tapered) on the part.

You can automatically specify the length of beam elements to be created on a curve using the Generate Mesh tool.

  1. Create a curve Curves (Geometry tab > Create panel > Curves).
  2. Select the curve.
  3. Click Assign properties (Geometry tab > Properties panel > Assign).
  4. Click the New button, and select a property type from the drop-down list.
  5. Click OK to close all dialogs.
  6. Click Generate mesh (Mesh tab > Mesh panel > Generate Mesh). The Generate Mesh dialog appears.
  7. Select the Curves tab The Curves tab allows you to define the relative length of the element based on its diameter, tightness of curvature, and if the element is used to define a feed system, cooling circuit or gate.
  8. Ensure the parameter for the applicable beam element edge length is acceptable.
  9. Click Mesh Now. The relevant value on the Curves tab automatically determines the number of beam elements that can be created on the length of the curve.
Parent topic: Beam elements