SOLIDWORKS mould tool

Mould Tool Design

SOLIDWORKS Mould Tool Design

SOLIDWORKS Mould Tool Design offers a specialised suite of tools that bridge the gap between product design and manufacturing.

By automating the creation of complex cores and cavities, it allows designers and mould makers to develop production-ready tooling directly from 3D parts, ensuring high-quality injection-moulded results.

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Key Capabilities

Draft & Undercut Analysis

Automatically identify potential manufacturing issues, such as missing draft angles or undercuts that would prevent part ejection.

Parting Line & Surface Automation

Utilise intelligent tools to define optimal parting lines and generate complex parting surfaces with minimal manual input.

Core and Cavity Extraction

Instantly split the tool block into core and cavity components, maintaining full associativity with the original part design.

Shut-Off Surface Generation

Effortlessly handle holes and openings within the part by automatically creating surfaces that prevent plastic from leaking into the tool.

Side Core & Tooling Inserts

Design sophisticated side-actions and lifters for complex geometry, ensuring every feature of the part can be moulded effectively.

Standard Component Libraries

Access integrated libraries for mould bases and standard components from leading suppliers, accelerating the overall tooling layout.

Master injection mould design with SOLIDWORKS.

Accelerate your structural design and automate tool extraction with a demo or our hands-on Mould Design training course.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Can I use these tools on imported parts from other CAD systems?

Yes. SOLIDWORKS includes powerful "Feature Recognition" and "Surface Repair" tools, allowing you to import STEP or IGES files and prepare them for mould design just like native parts.

How does the associativity work?

The core and cavity are linked to the original part. If you modify a wall thickness or add a rib to the plastic part, the mould blocks will prompt you to update, reflecting those changes instantly.

Does it help with electrode design?

Absolutely. You can use the core/cavity geometry to quickly model EDM electrodes, including the necessary spark gaps and holder attachments.

Can I simulate the plastic flow?

While the Mould Tool features handle the geometry, you can integrate SOLIDWORKS Plastics to simulate the actual injection process, predicting air traps, weld lines, and fill times.

How do I handle shrinkage?

The "Scaling" tool allows you to apply uniform or non-uniform shrinkage factors based on the specific plastic resin being used, ensuring the final moulded part meets its dimensional tolerances.

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