Define the plastic part

Categorize the plastic part components to allow the solver to identify them. You will then define their materials.

  1. In the display window, select the mouse shell plastic part.
    A mold model with an arrow indicating the plastic part.
  2. In the Plastic Part card, click add to assign the component as a plastic part.
  3. Click hide to hide the categorized components.
  4. Select the cold runner component and in the Runners section, click add to assign it as a cold runner.
    A mold model with an arrow indicating the cold runner.
  5. In the Plastic Part card, expand the Select Material list and select Acrylic (PMMA) to define the plastic part material.
  6. In the Plastic Injection and Target Mold boxes, keep the default values of 160° C and 65° C.