The Layout - Page 1 of 3 page is used to specify the sprue position and the type of runner system, based on one or more injection locations set on the model.
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| Dialog element | Explanation |
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| X | Enter the coordinate of the sprue in the X-direction. |
| Y | Enter the coordinate of the sprue in the Y-direction. |
| Center of Mold | Positions the sprue in the middle of the mold along the X, Y axes. |
| Center of Gates | For more than one gate position, position the sprue in the center of those gates. |
| I would like to use a hot runner system | Specifies that the runner system will be comprised of hot runners. Enter the required parting plane and top runner plane measurements. |
| Parting plane Z | Specifies the Z axis value for the parting plane.
The default value is calculated automatically as you click on the Top, Bottom, or Gate Plane button. |
| Top | Display the Top runner plane position in the Parting plane Z [1] box, that is the parting plane position plus the maximum height of the part in the Z axis direction. |
| Bottom | Display the lowest Z coordinate of your part in the
Parting plane Z [1] box.
Note: This measurement is taken from the bottom of the part.
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| Gate Plane | Display the Z coordinate of the highest gate in the Parting plane Z [1] box. |