Mesh element properties
Mesh entities are known as elements. Different element types are used to model components of different mesh types.
The three element types are as follows:
- Beam elements - 2-noded elements, used for tasks like modeling cold runners and cooling channels.
- Triangle elements - 3-noded elements used to model Midplane or Dual Domain mesh types.
- Tetrahedral elements - 4-noded elements used to model the 3D mesh type.
Element properties by type
| Beam elements | Triangle elements | Tetrahedral elements |
|---|---|---|
| Connector | Part surface (Midplane) | Part (3D) |
| Critical dimension | Part surface (Dual Domain) | Hot runner (3D) |
| Cold gate | Cold gate surface (Midplane) | Cold runner (3D) |
| Cold runner | Cold gate surface (Dual Domain) | Part insert (3D) |
| Cold sprue | Mold surface | Core (3D) |
| Hot runner | In-mold label | Mold block (3D) |
| Hot gate | Part insert surface (Midplane) | Mold insert (3D) |
| Hot sprue | Part insert surface (Dual Domain) | Channel (3D) |
| Part beam | Mold insert surface | Heater (3D) |
| Channel | Parting surface | |
| Baffle | ||
| Bubbler | ||
| Hose | ||
| Cartridge heater |