About Mold Insert Parts

Mold inserts are components of the mold that are created to provide localized cooling where regular cooling via cooling channels is difficult to achieve.

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Defining Mold Insert Parts

For example, cooling channels can be difficult to implement for regions that are too narrow or thin, are too deep, or have sharp corners. Mold inserts are typically made of a higher thermally conductive material such as BeCu (Beryllium Copper) than the regular mold material, which typically is made of Steel.

A mold insert part specifies the part body that represents the mold part insert. Mold inserts are only considered in a Mold cooling simulation as they influence the overall heat transfer taking place in the mold. When designed properly, mold inserts can be a very effective means of providing localized cooling in areas that need the additional cooling.

Mold insert parts can be specified by picking the part body from the Specify Insert Parts list or by clicking directly on the Part body.