Mold Design

[JerryLJr]

We are looking to get into mold making and I am curious as to whether or not there's a mold design system either integrated in fusion and something I am just missing in some way or something in the works? If not what are the best techniques any of you have found for mold design, whether it be modeling or sculpting or a combination of things?

[PhilProcarioJr · Accepted solution]

@JerryLJr

Built in system...no.

I do however use Fusion to design molds a lot. What tools I use and how I approach each job depends on the part but I usually use all the tools to get the job done.

Each environment has it's own strengths and weaknesses. I just use the tools in the areas they are strong and avoid areas that are weak. One huge piece of advice I can give you is to model everything with draft as you go and don't wait to add it later. Also do all your fillets as late in the modeling process as possible.