You can use the Mold Block Wizard to generate a CAD mold, or to generate the mold as a region. In either case, ensure that there are curves defining your feed system and cooling channels. Feed systems and cooling channels represented only by beam elements, without underlying curves, will not be considered.
- Click
(), to open the Mold Block Wizard.
- You can create a CAD mold block, directly, by selecting Create as CAD mold block. This option requires that your part and inserts are clean and have no modeling errors.
- You can generate the mold as a region, adjust the dimensions of the mold block until they are satisfactory, then create a CAD mold block, if you wish.
Note: You can accept the default values and see how the mold looks. If it is not adequate, you can repeat step 2 and alter the dimensions until the mold is good. - Click
(), select
Curve in the
By entity types list, and confirm that all your feed system and cooling channels are defined by curves. If they are not, then you will need to fix this before the mold can be meshed.
- Select
Beam element from the
By entity types list, then select
Tetrahedral element and note which components are defined by these entity types.
Note: The mold dimensions must be such that all tetrahedral elements are fully enclosed within the mold. Beam elements may protrude.
- If you identify any problems with the mold dimensions as a result of checking the properties, click
Mold Block again, and make the necessary alterations.
- Click Finish to close the Mold Block Wizard. You are now ready to create the triangular surface mesh.