by Matt Perez | Publisher: Infinite Skills | Release Date: November 2013 | ISBN: 9781771371759

In this SolidWorks Mold Tools training video, expert author Matt Perez will show you how to successfully navigate through the SolidWorks mold tools environment. This training course can be used to help you prepare for the mold tools certification. It is designed for users that already have a fundamental understanding of SolidWorks. You will start out by learning how to set up your command manager and toolbars. You will then move into learning how to analyze your part, including draft, undercut, and parting line analysis. In this video tutorial, Matt will teach you how to create a parting line, a shut-off surface, a parting surface, and the main core and cavity. You will also learn how to work with imported surfaces and make manual modifications. Finally, Matt will take you through a certification review and allow you to test your developed skills with a practice exam. Once you have completed this computer based training course, you will have an in-depth understanding of mold tools in SolidWorks and be able to apply this knowledge to the Mold Tools Certification. Working files are included, allowing you to follow along with the author throughout the lessons.

1. Introduction
   • What You Should Expect From The Video 00:00:26
2. Getting Started
   • Setting Up Your Command Manager And Toolbars 00:00:58
   • Overview Of The Process 00:03:29
3. Analyzing Your Part
   • Draft Analysis 00:02:37
   • Undercut Analysis 00:02:28
   • Parting Line Analysis 00:02:13
4. Creating A Parting Line
   • Creating A Parting Line 00:01:22
5. Shut-Off Surfaces
   • Creating Shut-Off Surfaces 00:01:09
   • Shut-Off Surface Patch Types 00:01:43
6. Parting Surfaces
   • Creating A Parting Surface 00:01:40
7. Tooling Splits
   • Creating The Main Core And Cavity 00:04:10
8. Creating A Core
   • Side Pull Core 00:02:02
9. Working With Imported Surfaces
   • Import Diagnostics 00:06:32
10. Manual Modifications
    • Making On The Fly Changes 00:03:12
    • Using Your Surfaces For Tooling Splits 00:03:21
11. Mold Tools - Certification Preparation
    • Recommended Preparation 00:02:59
    • Getting Ready 00:01:48
    • Exam Strategies 00:02:04
    • Practice Exam 00:05:01
12. Conclusion
    • About The Author 00:00:40