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I’m looking for some good Solidworks for molding tutorials and so far I found these, which are a great start by all means. Do you have any other recommendations?

I’m mainly looking to create some containers with patterned geometric like walls. Thanks!

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so what is your question? How to create patterns in solid works or how to make a mould design in SW? Also what kind of material do you want to mould?

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You might find these links useful:

1. https://grabcad.com/questions/tutorial-solidworks-mold-tools

2. SOLIDWORKS Mold Design - YouTube

-Prasad @ DigiPhy3D’s Hub

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Hey @aimstudio, thanks for getting back to me. Sorry for the confusion: so yes, I want to start off by learning out to create basic molds in SW, and then work on ones with a more complex pattern. I want to try making something in these lines: Pulp mold block | Experimental Creations

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Thanks for the links, will have a look!

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That’s a neat link.

Basically the most important thing is to understand drafting angles and under cuts.

Secondly you need to understand the material you work with- is it soft/ flexible or is it hard and rigid - the softer the steeper your drafting angle can be and maybe you can do undercuts.

Third - understand split lines in your mould, if you get into more complex shapes.

And there solid works can’t help you out of the box

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If you join the SOLIDWORKS Forum page (become a member) you can get more info on just about any subject SOLIDWORKS offers. I don’t think you need to own the software but a valid license will grant you more access to more info.