Mold analysis tools are used by designers of molded plastic parts and
by designers of the mold tools used to manufacture those parts.
Mold analysis tools include:
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Draft Analysis. Identify and visualize areas with
insufficient draft.
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Undercut Analysis. Identify and visualize trapped areas
that would prevent the part from ejecting from the mold.
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Parting Line Analysis. Visualize and optimize possible
parting lines.
Graphics Card Considerations
SOLIDWORKS
uses the graphics processing unit (GPU) of your computer to perform these analyses.
GPU-based processing enables real-time updates of the analysis results as you change
analysis parameters and part geometry. The results remain visible after you close
the PropertyManager.
If your graphics card is not able to perform the necessary GPU-based
processing, the software uses your central processing unit (CPU) to perform these
analyses. The older, CPU-based tools do not update in real time. You are required to
click Calculate in the PropertyManager to update results. The
results do not remain visible after you close the PropertyManager.
For the latest cards and drivers, see http://www.solidworks.com/pages/services/VideoCardTesting.html.