CSWP Mold Design

Question 1

What is the primary purpose of the Parting Line feature in SOLIDWORKS Mold Tools?

Accepted Answer

To define the boundary between the core and cavity halves of a mold

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To add a cosmetic line around the perimeter of a part

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To split a part body into multiple solid bodies

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To create a weld seam on assembled mold components

Question 2

What does applying a draft angle to the walls of a molded part accomplish?

Accepted Answer

It allows the part to be ejected from the mold without damage

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It adds a cosmetic chamfer to visible edges

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It increases wall thickness to prevent sink marks

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It reduces the total volume of material required

Question 3

Which SOLIDWORKS tool uses a color-coded map to identify faces with insufficient draft relative to a pull direction?

Accepted Answer

Draft Analysis

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Interference Detection

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Zebra Stripes

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Curvature Analysis

Question 4

In a standard two-part injection mold, which half typically forms the external (cosmetic) surfaces of the molded part?

Accepted Answer

The cavity (A-side)

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The core (B-side)

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The stripper plate

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The ejector housing

Question 5

What does the Scale feature in SOLIDWORKS Mold Tools compensate for during mold design?

Accepted Answer

Shrinkage of the molded material as it cools after injection

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Tolerance stack-up in multi-part assemblies

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The draft angle added to part walls

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Weight difference between the two mold halves

Question 6

What does the Tooling Split feature in SOLIDWORKS generate?

Accepted Answer

Core and cavity solid bodies from the workpiece block using the parting surfaces

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Runner and gate geometry for plastic flow simulation

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Separate part configurations for different material types

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A split cosmetic line on the exterior of the finished part

Question 7

In SOLIDWORKS Mold Tools, what are shut-off surfaces used for?

Accepted Answer

To close through-holes and openings in a part that pass between both mold halves

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To prevent plastic from flowing into specific mold regions

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To define the ejector pin contact locations

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To seal the mold parting line against flash