About IMOLD for SOLIDWORKS
IMOLD for SOLIDWORKS is a design software from SolidWorks that focuses on mold design and engineering. It provides advanced features such as automatic parting line generation, mold base design, and cooling channel improvement so designers can create more efficient molds. This software enables users to visualize and analyze mold designs in a 3D environment, ensuring accuracy in the design process. IMOLD integrates directly with SOLIDWORKS, allowing for a simplified workflow between mold design and product development. Key capabilities: automatic parting line generation mold base design cooling channel improvement mold flow analysis customizable templates Best for: engineers and designers that need to efficiently design and analyze molds for manufacturing processes.
IMOLD is a powerful, purpose-built, and highly automated Computer-Aided Mold Design (CAMD) add-in that is the gold standard for engineers using SOLIDWORKS for plastic injection molding tooling. By integrating seamlessly into the CAD environment, it eliminates data exchange issues and accelerates the entire mold design cycle. Its core strength lies in its process-oriented workflow and advanced automation features—particularly the automatic Core/Cavity splitting and the Electrode Design module—which drastically reduce design time and human error. While it requires the SOLIDWORKS license and the pricing is quote-based, its robust libraries and specialized tools offer an unparalleled productivity boost, making it an essential investment for professional mold shops and manufacturers seeking speed and precision in their tooling design.
Pros & Cons
- +Automated checks and BOM generation
- +Highly advanced and complete tools for complex tasks
- +Access to a vast range of standard, pre-modeled, and intelligent mold components
- +The process-oriented workflow and automatic splitting tools radically shorten mold design time
- +Gold Partner ensures a smooth, associative, and fast workflow completely inside SOLIDWORKS
- −Core IMOLD does not include its own full plastics flow simulation
- −Mastering the full range of advanced modules for complex molds requires significant training
- −Requires a pre-existing license of SOLIDWORKS to run
Features
Key features
- SOLIDWORKS Gold Partner Integration
- IMOLD is fully integrated into the SOLIDWORKS environment, offering a seamless, non-intrusive workflow where operations take place directly within the CAD interface. This eliminates the need for file importing/exporting and ensures associativity with the original product model.
- Automatic Core & Cavity Splitting
- Provides advanced tools to quickly and accurately separate the plastic part model into the core, cavity, and side cores using automatic and interactive parting methods. Significantly reduces the most time-consuming step of mold design, even for complex geometry.
- Process-Oriented Workflow
- Guides the designer through a structured, step-by-step process for the complete mold design (Data Prep, Layout, Core/Cavity, Moldbase, Ejectors, etc.). This is highly efficient, guaranteeing adherence to best practices and making the process faster for preliminary and production designs.
- Extensive Standard Components Library
- Includes intelligent libraries of standard mold components from major global suppliers like D-M-E, Hasco, Futaba, Meusburger, and others. Allows drag-and-drop assembly of standard parts with automatic pocketing and mating.
- Electrode Design & Manufacturing (IMOLD EDM)
- A powerful tool for easily designing 3D solid electrodes and holders from the mold geometry. Streamlines the complex and critical process of creating electrodes for EDM (Electrical Discharge Machining).
- Ejector and Slider/Lifter Design
- Automated tools for the intelligent layout and assembly of ejector systems, as well as the design of side-actions like sliders and lifters. Ensures the correct mechanics for demolding parts with undercuts.
- Mold Layout Designer
- Supports rapid design of single-cavity, multi-cavity, and family molds with options for balanced and unbalanced layouts (up to 64 cavities). Speeds up the configuration of multi-part molds.
- Design Analysis Tools
- Built-in features like Draft Analysis, Undercut Detection, and Mold Flow Analysis integration help check the product for moldability early in the design phase. Prevents costly modifications later in the tooling process.
Additional features
- Project Control
- Tools for creating and managing new projects, including setting the plastic resin type, shrinkage factors, and handling file management. Creates a controlled design environment from the start.
- Data Preparation
- Extensive tools to prepare customer-provided models, including reorienting the part and creating associative copies for modification. Ensures the part is ready for mold design without altering the original customer file.
- Moldbase Assembly Design
- Supports the design of both standard and customized, non-standard mold bases, including automatic pocketing for screws and pins. Provides flexibility for specialized tooling needs.
- Feed System Design
- Tools for designing the runners and gatings for the mold, crucial for ensuring proper material flow into the cavity. Critical for achieving high-quality molded parts.
- Cooling Channel Design
- Features for laying out the cooling system to ensure uniform cooling and minimize warpage/cycle time. A key factor in optimizing production efficiency.
- Automatic Drawing Generation
- Automatically generates Core Half and Cavity Half Drawings of the mold assembly, including sectional views and Bills of Materials (BOM). Dramatically speeds up documentation and manufacturing preparation.
- Interference Checking
- Automated tools to verify that all mold components (sliders, lifters, ejectors, cooling lines) function correctly without colliding. Eliminates potential assembly errors before manufacturing.
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About IMOLD for SOLIDWORKS
IMOLD for SOLIDWORKS is a design software from SolidWorks that focuses on mold design and engineering. It provides advanced features such as automatic parting line generation, mold base design, and cooling channel improvement so designers can create more efficient molds. This software enables users to visualize and analyze mold designs in a 3D environment, ensuring accuracy in the design process. IMOLD integrates directly with SOLIDWORKS, allowing for a simplified workflow between mold design and product development. Key capabilities: automatic parting line generation mold base design cooling channel improvement mold flow analysis customizable templates Best for: engineers and designers that need to efficiently design and analyze molds for manufacturing processes.
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Pros & Cons
- Automated checks and BOM generation
- Highly advanced and complete tools for complex tasks
- Access to a vast range of standard, pre-modeled, and intelligent mold components
- The process-oriented workflow and automatic splitting tools radically shorten mold design time
- Gold Partner ensures a smooth, associative, and fast workflow completely inside SOLIDWORKS
- Core IMOLD does not include its own full plastics flow simulation
- Mastering the full range of advanced modules for complex molds requires significant training
- Requires a pre-existing license of SOLIDWORKS to run
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