Mold design usually begins with a part file provided by a client, often in a neutral format like IGES, STEP, or Parasolid. A good book will teach you how to use .
Don't just read the PDF. Open SolidWorks in a split window. Recreate every single exercise in the book. Mold design is a tactile skill—your eyes will see the command, but your mouse hand must memorize the path.
Written by Paul Tran and published by , this is a highly-regarded project-based book.
The core of the SolidWorks mold workflow is the . This is the automated function that takes your parting surfaces and generates the solid blocks of the mold base.
Repairing imported geometry, draft analysis, and creating core/cavity blocks. The Complete Guide to Mold Making with SOLIDWORKS