MOLDFLOW Gate and Runner Design

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Most common manual trim gateNominal thickness 50% to 75% nominal wallCan be constant thickness or taperedModeled as a 2-noded beam element
Gate goes into tab that goes to the partSimilar to edge gateUsed to lower shear stress in the partStress stays in the tab
Like a diaphragm gate but is for the outside of the partNot recommended Difficult to get even flowModeled with beams and shells