Leadframe dialog

The Leadframe dialog is used to specify the properties of the selected triangular elements of type Leadframe for a Midplane or Dual Domain mesh model.

Prerequisites
Mesh type:
  • Dual Domain
  • Midplane
Molding Process: Thermoplastics Microcellular Injection Molding
Analysis sequence: Includes Paddle shift
Dialog location
Right-click the elements with an assigned property of Leadframe. Select Properties.
Dialog element Explanation
Material from which this feature is made Select whether you want the part insert to be constructed with either 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.

Thickness

Specifies the required thickness of the model area represented by the selected element(s).

Enter the required element thickness.