The Draft feature is a critical tool used primarily in mold design and the creation of plastic parts. It adds a slight taper or angle to the vertical walls of a 3D model, ensuring that parts can be easily ejected from a mold without sticking or causing damage. Core Types of Drafts
: Define the "direction of pull"—the path the part will take when leaving the mold—by selecting a plane or planar face. Specify Angle : Enter the minimum required draft (typically 1∘1 raised to the composed with power 3∘3 raised to the composed with power for basic plastic parts, or higher for textured surfaces).
SOLIDWORKS offers several methods to apply these tapers, which can be accessed via .
: Used when a part has a non-planar split line. This allows you to apply different tapers on either side of the parting line.
: Essential for injection molding and die-casting to allow the part to slide out of the tool.
The Draft feature is a critical tool used primarily in mold design and the creation of plastic parts. It adds a slight taper or angle to the vertical walls of a 3D model, ensuring that parts can be easily ejected from a mold without sticking or causing damage. Core Types of Drafts
: Define the "direction of pull"—the path the part will take when leaving the mold—by selecting a plane or planar face. Specify Angle : Enter the minimum required draft (typically 1∘1 raised to the composed with power 3∘3 raised to the composed with power for basic plastic parts, or higher for textured surfaces). 38578mp4
SOLIDWORKS offers several methods to apply these tapers, which can be accessed via . The Draft feature is a critical tool used
: Used when a part has a non-planar split line. This allows you to apply different tapers on either side of the parting line. Specify Angle : Enter the minimum required draft
: Essential for injection molding and die-casting to allow the part to slide out of the tool.
