Mold Design using Pro/ENGINEER Wildfire 3.

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Course Code TRN-1890-T
Course Length 2 Days

Overview
Pro/MOLDESIGN provides the tools to create a mold model from start to finish by using the
mold design process within Pro/ENGINEER Wildfire 3.0.
In this course, you learn how to create, modify, and analyze mold components and
assemblies. Any changes made to the design model automatically propagate to the mold
components and assemblies. You learn how to create final extract components that reflect
the geometry of the design model, along with shrinkage considerations, adequate drafting,
mold features, and cooling systems.
You apply the concepts and techniques that you learn in the course to complete a mold
design project.
There is an optional appendix where you use mold layout to assemble a vendor mold base
and create ejector pins.
Pro/FICIENCY assessments are provided for you to assess your understanding of the course
materials. The assessment results also identify the class topics that require further review.
At the end of the class, you will either take an assessment via your PTC University account,
or your instructor will provide training on how to do this after the class.
After completing the course, you will have a better understanding of the mold design
process and how to create molded products by using the mold design process.

Prerequisites
• Introduction to Pro/ENGINEER Wildfire 3.0.
• Basic understanding of industry standard Mold design terminology and processes.

Audience
This course is intended for designers, machinists, and manufacturing engineers. The topics
in this course are also available as Web-based training courses.

Topics
• Introduction to Mold Design
• Analyzing Design Models
• Creating Mold Models
• Creating Sliders
• Creating Parting Surfaces
• Creating Mold Components
• Creating Mold Features
• Filling and Opening the Mold
• Using Mold Layout
Agenda

Day 1
Module 1 Introduction to Mold Design
Module 2 Analyzing Design Models
Module 3 Creating Mold Models
Module 4 Creating Sliders
Module 5 Creating Parting Surfaces

Day 2
Module 6 Creating Mold Components
Module 7 Creating Mold Features
Module 8 Filling and Opening the Mold
Module 9 Project
Table of Contents
Mold Design using Pro/ENGINEER Wildfire 3.0

INTRODUCTION TO MOLD DESIGN 1-1

Introduction ............................................................................................................ 1-1
Objectives .............................................................................................................. 1-1
Lecture Notes......................................................................................................1-2
Mold Design Process............................................................................................. 1-3
Lab Exercises .....................................................................................................1-6
Exercise 1: Creating the Camera Mold Model....................................................... 1-6
Summary...........................................................................................................1-21

ANALYZING DESIGN MODELS 2-1

Introduction ............................................................................................................ 2-1
Objectives .............................................................................................................. 2-1
Lecture Notes......................................................................................................2-2
Analysis ................................................................................................................. 2-3
Lab Exercises .....................................................................................................2-5
Exercise 1: Analyzing the Shower Head Model .................................................... 2-5
Summary...........................................................................................................2-10

CREATING MOLD MODELS 3-1

Introduction ............................................................................................................ 3-1
Objectives .............................................................................................................. 3-1
Lecture Notes......................................................................................................3-2
Reference Model ................................................................................................... 3-3
Workpiece.............................................................................................................. 3-7
Model Accuracy ..................................................................................................... 3-9
Shrinkage............................................................................................................. 3-12
Lab Exercises ...................................................................................................3-15
Exercise 1: Creating the Shower Head Mold Model............................................ 3-15
Exercise 2: Creating the Multi-Cavity Mold Model............................................... 3-18
Summary...........................................................................................................3-24
CREATING SLIDERS 4-1
Introduction ............................................................................................................4-1
Objectives ..............................................................................................................4-1
Lecture Notes ..................................................................................................... 4-2
Slider Creation Process using Boundary Quilts .....................................................4-3
Slider Creation Process using Manually Sketched Shapes...................................4-5
Lab Exercises..................................................................................................... 4-7
Exercise 1: Creating Sliders in the Shower Head Mold Model ..............................4-7
Summary.......................................................................................................... 4-16

CREATING PARTING SURFACES 5-1

Introduction ............................................................................................................5-1
Objectives ..............................................................................................................5-1
Lecture Notes ..................................................................................................... 5-2
Parting Surface Creation Methods - Manual..........................................................5-3
Surface Editing Tools .............................................................................................5-5
Parting Surface Creation Methods - Automatic .....................................................5-7
The Blank - Unblank Dialog Box ............................................................................5-9
Lab Exercises................................................................................................... 5-10
Exercise 1: Creating Parting Surfaces in the Shower Head Mold Model ............5-10
Exercise 2: Creating Parting Surfaces in the Mouse Mold Model .......................5-20
Summary.......................................................................................................... 5-44

CREATING MOLD COMPONENTS 6-1

Introduction ............................................................................................................6-1
Objectives ..............................................................................................................6-1
Lecture Notes ..................................................................................................... 6-2
Creating Mold Volumes..........................................................................................6-3
Modifying Mold Volumes ........................................................................................6-5
Splitting the Workpiece ..........................................................................................6-7
Extracting Mold Components.................................................................................6-9
Lab Exercises................................................................................................... 6-10
Exercise 1: Creating the Shower Head Mold Components .................................6-10
Exercise 2: Creating the Mouse Mold Components ............................................6-23
Summary.......................................................................................................... 6-28

CREATING MOLD FEATURES 7-1

Introduction ............................................................................................................7-1
Objectives ..............................................................................................................7-1
Lecture Notes......................................................................................................7-2
Creating Regular Mold Features ........................................................................... 7-3
Analyzing Mold Models - Waterlines Check .......................................................... 7-6
Creating User-Defined Features (UDF)................................................................. 7-7
Placing User-Defined Features (UDF) .................................................................. 7-8
Lab Exercises ...................................................................................................7-10
Exercise 1: Creating Mold Features in the Rod Mold Model............................... 7-10
Exercise 2: Analyzing the Waterlines in a Mold Model ....................................... 7-25
Exercise 3: Creating User-Defined Features in the Casing Mold Model............. 7-26
Summary...........................................................................................................7-35

FILLING AND OPENING THE MOLD 8-1

Introduction ............................................................................................................ 8-1
Objectives .............................................................................................................. 8-1
Lecture Notes......................................................................................................8-2
Creating the Mold Result ....................................................................................... 8-3
Simulating the Mold Opening Process .................................................................. 8-4
Lab Exercises .....................................................................................................8-6
Exercise 1: Filling and Opening the Shower Head Mold Model ............................ 8-6
Exercise 2: Filling and Opening the Rod Mold Model ......................................... 8-12
Summary...........................................................................................................8-16

PROJECT 9-1
Introduction ............................................................................................................ 9-1
Objectives .............................................................................................................. 9-1
Lecture Notes......................................................................................................9-2
Project - Creating the Handle Mold Model ............................................................ 9-3
Lab Exercises .....................................................................................................9-4
Exercise 1: Creating the Handle Mold Model ........................................................ 9-4
Summary...........................................................................................................9-14

USING MOLD LAYOUT A-1

Introduction ............................................................................................................A-1
Objectives ..............................................................................................................A-1
Lecture Notes..................................................................................................... A-2
System Setup ........................................................................................................A-3
The Mold Layout ....................................................................................................A-5
The Mold Base ......................................................................................................A-6
Ejector Pins............................................................................................................A-8
Lab Exercises................................................................................................... A-11
Exercise 1: Creating a New Mold Layout............................................................ A-11
Exercise 2: Assembling the Mold Base............................................................... A-14
Exercise 3: Modifying the Mold Base.................................................................. A-25
Summary.......................................................................................................... A-34