To set an injection location
An injection location is where the plastic enters the mold.
Click
(Home tab > Molding Process Setup panel > Injection Locations), or double-click the injection location icon in the Study Tasks pane.
Cross-hairs appear, indicating that the injection location mode is activated.
Click the cross-hairs on the model where polymer will be injected.
A cone appears, indicating that the injection location is successfully set on the model.
Note: If the Fill Preview option in the Study Tasks pane is enabled, the user can view the impact of moving or adding injection locations on the fill pattern and weld lines.Right-click the cross-hairs on the injection location cone and select Finish Set Injection Locations.
Tip: After you set an injection location, you can move it or edit its properties to specify exact coordinates.Click
from the Quick Access toolbar, or click
then
(Save > Save Study) to save the injection location on your model.
Note: If you are unsure of the best injection location, or the number of injection locations to set, first run the Gate Location analysis.