I have an assembly created with inventor, but I want to create a SIMPLE injection mold for it with just a few fasteners on the inside. I'm very new to inventor and the mold design tools make a very complex mold I cannot 3D print. Is there a way to make a very simple mold using mold design or is there a way to use the derive commands to make the 2 piece mold? Thanks.
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The mold design tools can be used to make the most simple mold possible.
You could also use the Derive command - but that is going to do exactly the same thing with more work.
Did you even get the mold design tools to work?
http://forums.autodesk.com/t5/Autodesk-Inventor/Mold-Design-Assembly-UI/td-p/3770435
No, I never got it to work, but I want to determine if I even need it (I'm going to try with inventor 2012 later on) for basic molds. Here is the file...
You can easily create this within a single part file or with a Derived Component.
You do not have draft and some are your sketches are not constrained.
You have not used obvious symmetry about the origin planes (which would take less work).
I tried to post attachment - but my internet connection has been very slow all day.
http://home.pct.edu/~jmather/SkillsUSA%20University.pdf
Are you still there?
Here is how I might model the part and mold (note: only really need one side as they are symmetrical).
I did not include draft on part for removal from mold. (see attached ipt file) You would then go to Manage tab>Make Components to push out the mold halves and individual part.
Note that you also had a gap.
Thanks so much for your help. Could you briefly list the steps you took to create the mold using the derive command? Also, how might I be able to add extruding and indenting pegs that can fasten the 2 mold parts?
Method 1 (see attached zip)
Method 2 (see attached zip)
Both of these options are on the Manage tab.
hi,
can you show us an example of molding with a hole? I have difficulty to find correct split tool. a simple xy plane is not enough. thanks.
please see attachment.
inventor 2013 window 7
Use a 2d sketch, and build the cut line in section view.
Then you can use the sketch lines as the cutting tool, the linework will have to be continuous/connected, and extend beyond the part.
T.S.
Oh, thanks. i was using the same method as you suggest.
but I just find out it doesnt work with projected line. no wonder it doesnt work.
@jcneal wrote:
...can you show us an example of molding with a hole?
Are you using Inventor Tooling (Mold.iam). Tooling simplifies the process.
The part in my Vaccuum tutorial shows three different "hole" situations.
A large opening at one end.
A grill.
Fastener Holes.
http://home.pct.edu/~jmather/content/DSG322/Inventor%20Tutorials/Inventor%202011%20Tutorial%2014.pdf
A forth situation would be where a sliding side core would be needed.