CSWP Mold Design 3

Question 1

What is the recommended order of operations when using SOLIDWORKS Mold Tools on a new part?

Accepted Answer

Scale → Draft Analysis → Parting Line → Shut-off Surfaces → Parting Surface → Tooling Split

Answer

The standard workflow scales the part first for shrinkage, performs draft analysis to confirm release, defines the parting line, fills shut-off surfaces, creates the parting surface, and finally runs the Tooling Split.

Question 2

What does a 'straddle face' indicate in a SOLIDWORKS Draft Analysis result?

Accepted Answer

A face that crosses the parting line and contains both positive and negative draft regions

Answer

A straddle face (typically shown in yellow) crosses the parting line boundary, so part of the face has positive draft and part has negative draft on the same surface.

Question 3

For most smooth-surfaced injection-molded parts, what minimum draft angle is commonly recommended?

Accepted Answer

0.5° to 1°

Answer

A minimum of 0.5° to 1° draft is standard practice for smooth injection-molded surfaces; textured surfaces or deep draws require additional draft.

Question 4

In SOLIDWORKS Mold Tools, what is the workpiece (mold block) used for?

Accepted Answer

To define the raw steel block that will be machined into the core and cavity

Answer

The workpiece represents the raw mold blank (steel or aluminum) that encloses the part; the Tooling Split then cuts this block into core and cavity using the parting surfaces.

Question 5

Which SOLIDWORKS analysis tool should be used to verify there are no overlapping volumes between the core and cavity bodies before sending the mold for machining?

Accepted Answer

Interference Detection

Answer

Interference Detection checks for any overlapping or intersecting volumes between solid bodies, confirming the core and cavity will physically open and close without clashing.

(CSWP) SOLIDWORKS CAD Design Professional Practice Test

(CSWP) SOLIDWORKS CAD Design Professional Practice Test

CSWP Mold Design 3