A in SOLIDWORKS adds a specific taper or angle to the vertical faces of a part, making it easier to eject from a mold, die, or pattern during manufacturing processes like plastic injection molding or casting.
Click Draft on the Features toolbar or navigate to Insert > Features > Draft . Select Type: In the PropertyManager, choose Neutral Plane . Draft Angle: Set the desired angle (e.g., 3∘3 raised to the composed with power or higher is standard for injection molding).
For more complex surfaces, a draft feature can be created using the option to ensure accurate mold release. If you'd like, I can provide: Steps for Parting Line or Step drafts Tips for Draft Analysis in Mold Tools How to edit a drafted face Let me know which of these you'd like to explore further. How to draft parts in solidworks
Use the Draft Analysis tool under the Mold Tools toolbar to identify faces that need draft, visualized with color-coded, real-time updates.
It is best practice to add draft features early in the model tree before adding fillets and chamfers.
Here is how to create a using the Neutral Plane method (most common): Steps to Create a Draft Feature
Select a plane, face, or edge to act as the reference for the angle. Draft Faces: Select the vertical faces you want to taper.
