Runner dialog box

Specifies the shape and size of the runners and the position of the cold slug.

Access

On the Mold Layout tab, click Runner .

Path

In the graphics window, select a sketch line as a runner path. You can select a manual sketch or an auto-sketch.

Section Type

Type

Select a runner type from the drop-down list and preview an image of the runner cross section. Modify the dimensions in the preview fields.

Core Side

Select a core side option to create the runner entity in the negative Z axis direction.

Cavity Side

Select a cavity side option to create the runner entity in the positive Z axis direction.

Parameters

Specifies the cross section dimensions for the runner. Controls the calculated value displayed in Equivalent Diameter.

Runner segment table

• Click the Cold Slug Length table cell of a runner segment, and enter a value to modify the length.
• Click the Cold Slug Position table cell of a runner segment, and then select an option from the drop-down list to modify the position.
• Change a runner parameter dimension to update the calculated value in the Equivalent Diameter cell.