When you create a new coolant inlet, you can specify the coolant properties at the same time.
It is assumed that you have imported or created cooling channels on which to apply the coolant inlet.
- Ensure that you have selected a Cool analysis, and the cooling channels layer is visible.
- Click
().
- Click
New in the
Set Coolant Inlet dialog.
The
Coolant Inlet dialog appears, enabling you to select the coolant and coolant control.
- Click
Select next to the
Coolant drop-down list, and choose the mold coolant.
- From the
Coolant Control drop-down list, select a coolant control option. Specify the coolant control by either pressure (default), flow rate, or Reynolds number, and edit the default value, if necessary.
- In the
Coolant Inlet temperature box, enter the temperature of the coolant as it enters the mold.
- Enter a new
Name in the name box, that describes the coolant inlet, so you can identify it easily if you want to reuse it.
- Click
OK to save the inputs and close the dialog.
- Repeat the process to create additional coolant inlets.
- Right-click the mouse and select
Finish Coolant Inlets to close the
Set Coolant inlet dialog.