SolidWorks 2006 Plastic Mold Design Examples and Solutions (with CD-ROM)

Author: Ge Zhenghao
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Publish Date: 2007-01-01
Features: This book introduces the Mold Design module of SolidWorks 2006 and provides a detailed explanation of the process, methods, and techniques for designing plastic molds using the IMOLDV2005 plugin. It covers topics such as data preparation, design control, core and cavity, mold layout, loading of mold bases and ejection mechanisms, cooling system design, slides, ejectors, and standard components. The book presents both software applications, operational methods, and techniques, as well as fundamental knowledge and key points of plastic mold design. Additionally, it includes numerous examples to illustrate the operation and design processes, all of which are accompanied by CD files for easy and practical use. This book serves as an introductory and advanced guide for mold designers learning to use SolidWorks 2006 and the IMOLDV6 plugin to design plastic molds. It can also be used as a textbook or teaching reference for CAD/CAM courses in material forming and control engineering, mold design and manufacturing, and related disciplines at colleges and universities.