SOLIDWORKS Plastics

Learn how to use specialized simulation software tools to predict how melted plastic flows during the injection molding process.
Prerequisites: SOLIDWORKS Essentials & a fundamental knowledge of plastic materials, plastic part design, and/or injection mold design

What You Will Learn

  • Basic Flow Analysis
  • Detecting Air Traps
  • Injection Locations
  • Sink Marks
  • Multiple Cavity Molds
  • Runner Design
  • Runner-Balancing
  • Gate Freeze
  • Stages in the Process
  • Optimizing Cooling Time
  • Using Inserts
  • Mesh Repairs
  • Cooling Analysis