To Create Radiate Runoff Surface

The Radiate Runoff Surface feature creates, edits, or deletes a radiated runoff surface.

Create a radiated runoff surface

1. In the Core/Cavity tab, click Radiate Runoff Surface.
2. In the graphics window, select an edge on the part. The start and end points of the runoff surface are entered automatically into the table.
3. To improve the surface quality, click Click to Add and select additional points on the selected edge.
4. To set the direction of the radiated runoff surface, set the direction of each entry in the table. Select one method for all points:
   • To rotate the direction, select the upper radio button. Then click X or Y to set the direction of the surface. Click the first entry in the table, and set the direction in the Edit box. Repeat for all the entries in the table. To reverse the direction, click Flip Direction.
   • To align the direction with a specific face, edge or point, select the lower radio button. Click the first entry in the table, select the lower radio button, and in the graphics window, select the relevant reference point. Repeat for each entry in the table. To reverse the direction, click Flip Direction.
     Note: You can select the surface edge, face edge, planar face, work axis, or work plane as the reference direction.
5. Click Apply or OK.

Edit a radiated runoff surface

1. In the Mold Design browser, under Runoff Surfaces, right-click a Radiate Runoff Surface node, and then click Edit Feature.
2. In the Radiate Runoff Surface dialog box, modify the settings.
3. Click OK.

Delete a radiated runoff surface

• In the Mold Design browser, under Runoff Surfaces, right-click a Radiate Runoff Surface node, and then click Delete.