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Computer aided manufacturing software.

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Production run

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A production run is a series of parts made under a particular set a process conditions, for example, a particular set velocity and pressure profiles.

Surface

Software; CAM

A rectangular surface defined by a grid of points which represent the control points of a NURBS definition of a surface. (NURBS is a Non-Uniform Rational B Spline, a common mathematical ...

Restricted gate

Software; CAM

A restricted gate is a small opening between the cavity and runner in an injection mold. The gate breaks cleanly after each part is made to assist part recovery.

Rib

Software; CAM

A rib is a long, thin intersecting wall that is used to reinforce the outer walls of the plastic part.

Flow path

Software; CAM

A flow path is a route along which molten plastic moves within the cavity.

Free edge

Software; CAM

A free edge is an element edge that is not shared by other elements. A free edge has an element attached to only one side. An edge is a line segment that connects two mesh nodes. In Fusion and 3D ...