This dialog is used to edit the properties of elements or regions of type Part insert.
To access this dialog to edit the properties of existing model entities, select at least one element or region of type
Part insert, then either select
(), or press
Alt-Enter, or right-click and select
Properties.
The collection of property values defined on the dialog are saved to a property set with the description shown in the Name box. In addition, you may be given the option to also apply the property values to related entities in the model.
| Dialog element | Explanation |
|---|---|
| Material from which this feature is made | Use the drop-down menu to select whether you want the feature to be constructed from 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.
Click Select to edit the properties of the selection you made. |
| Thickness | Specifies the required thickness of the model area represented by the selected element(s).
Enter the required element thickness. |
| Initial temperature | Specifies the initial temperature of the part insert when it is placed in the mold. The default value represents ambient room temperature but can be modified if, for example, you want to simulate an insert that has been heated before insertion in the mold. |
| Eccentricity (used only in warp and stress analyses) | Midplane models assume that the centerline through the thickness of the part is consistent throughout the part. The eccentricity option allows you to specify an offset value for the centerline. |
| Exclude from warpage calculation | Select this option if you want to exclude the selected part surface elements from the warpage calculation. |
| Name | The collection of property values defined in this dialog are saved to a property set with the description shown in the Name box. You can leave the default or type in a different name. |