TopSolid' Mold: A Step-by-Step Tutorial

Description

TopSolid'Mold: A Step-by-Step Tutorial , written by Bill Genc, is a detailed guide to learning TopSolid'Mold, Missler Software, Inc.'s mold design software package. This tutorial walks the user through designing a complete mold and is intended to be used as a first step and reference guide in learning TopSolid'Mold. This tutorial includes instruction for all of the major steps in designing a mold including creating parting lines and surfaces, cavity and core blocks, inserts, water lines, components, bill of materials, assembly drawings, draft documents and more.

CONTENTS:

Introduction

Import a file

Check the file for errors

Start a new mold design document

Load part into Mold document

Analyze the part

Create Parting Lines

Create Parting Surfaces

Create Core and Cavity Blocks

Set Visualization Options

Create Cavity Side Sub Insert

Create Side Action Insert

Slide and Gibb Creation

Back Lock and Angle Pins

Create a Multi-Cavity Mold

Add a standard mold base

Process Components

Add Lifter

Duplicate the Lifter

Add Runners and Gates

Add Water Lines to Cavity Block

Extend Cavity water and add water components

Add ejector pins

Add standard components

Modify bill of material information

Create assembly drawings

Modify mold design

Update your draft document