SolidWorks 2010 Mold Design Essentials 

Course Overview

This course is intended to teach users how to create molds for parts using the various mold automation tools available in SolidWorks. The course shows users how to insert Parting Lines, apply Tooling Splits, generate Parting Surfaces, and apply Shut-off Surfaces. Users will also learn how to analyze parts for mold design using Draft Analysis and Undercut Detection. Key topics include: scale for shrinkage, core feature, body feature history, mold assembly, and resolving draft problems. The course duration is approximately 1 hour.

Intended Audience

SolidWorks users who need to create and analyze part designs for injection molding.

Course Prerequisites

A basic understanding of SolidWorks.

Course Table of Contents

1. Welcome

Navigating i GET IT

2. Mold Analysis

Mold Analysis Introduction

Draft Analysis Part 1

Draft Analysis Part 2

Draft

Compensating for Shrinkage

Parting Lines

Undercut Analysis

3. Mold Creation

Mold Creation Introduction

Shut-off Surfaces

Parting Surfaces

Tooling Split

Core Features

Feature History

Mold Assemblies

4. Mold Projects

Mold Projects Introduction

Run Undercut Analysis

Create Parting Lines

Create Shut-off Surfaces

Create a Parting Surface

Create a Tooling Split

Create a Side Core