# SOLIDWORKS Plastics Predict and avoid manufacturing defects in plastic part and injection mold designs, eliminating costly rework, improving part quality, and decreasing time to market. ![plasticsbanner_1920x540.png](/sites/default/filesd10/styles/webp/public/migration/2024-10/plasticsbanner_1920x540.png.webp) - [Buy now](/how-to-buy/contact-sales) - [SOLIDWORKS Plastics: Fundamentals 1 minute](http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UVsOW1KVmRo) ### Why choose SOLIDWORKS Plastics? SOLIDWORKS® Plastics delivers easy-to-use simulation for analyzing plastic parts and injection molds. It simulates how melted plastic flows during the injection molding process to predict manufacturing-related defects so you can quickly evaluate part manufacturability while you design. ### Which **SOLIDWORKS Plastics package** is right for you? ### SOLIDWORKS Plastics Standard Ensure parts are manufactureable during the design process. Easy to learn and use, SOLIDWORKS Plastics Standard is fully embedded within SOLIDWORKS CAD so you can analyze and modify part designs at the same time you optimize for form, fit, and function. - [Buy now](/how-to-buy/contact-sales) ### SOLIDWORKS Plastics Professional Builds upon SOLIDWORKS Plastics Standard to analyze mold designs. With easy-to-use tools you can quickly analyze single-and multi-cavity, and family mold layouts including sprues, runners, and gates, to estimate cycle time, and to optimize feed system design. - [Buy now](/how-to-buy/contact-sales) ### SOLIDWORKS Plastics Premium Includes SOLIDWORKS Plastics Professional with advanced simulation functionality to analyze mold cooling line layouts, and part warpage. Optimizing cooling line minimizes cycle times and decreases manufacturing costs. - [Buy now](/how-to-buy/contact-sales) Need a detailed comparison between these offers? [Compare features](javascript:void(0);) [](javascript:void(0);)SOLIDWORKS Plastics Standard SOLIDWORKS Plastics Professional SOLIDWORKS Plastics Premium Ease of UseSOLIDWORKS Plastics is fully embedded in SOLIDWORKS 3D CAD for ease of use and data integrity. Using the same user interface (UI) as SOLIDWORKS in toolbars, menus, and context-sensitive right-click menus ensures rapid familiarization. Built-in tutorials and searchable online help aid learning and troubleshooting. Design Data ReuseSOLIDWORKS Plastics supports SOLIDWORKS materials and configurations for easy analysis of multiple loads and product configurations. Materials DatabaseWith 4,000+ commercial thermoplastic grades, you can browse and select the desired from the customizable built-in material library. MeshingSOLIDWORKS Plastics includes these meshing features: - Wizard for mesh generation and analysis setup - Automatic Mesh - Local Mesh Refinement - Global Mesh Refinement - Boundary Mesh (Shell) - Solid 3D mesh Parallel Computing (Multi-core)The 3D Solver benefits from a multi-core CPU (multiple threads). Filling Phase (1st Stage Injection)Predicts how material fills the cavity. Results include distributions of pressure and temperature within the cavity, and detection of potential short shots and weld lines. Instantaneous Fill Time PlotPredicts the plastic flow pattern through the cavity at the end of fill. Sink Mark AnalysisPredicts the depth of sink marks after the part has been ejected and cooled to room temperature. eDrawings SupportResults can be exported to eDrawing® Fill TimeTime needed to fill the whole mold. Ease of FillDisplays the quality of the injection process with ‘confidence of fill’ legend. Results AdviserUser assistant for interpreting results. Pressure at End of FillDisplays the maximum pressure to fill the cavity. Flow Front TemperatureDisplays the melt front temperature history. Temperature at End of FillDisplays the Cavity Temperature field at the end of fill. Shear RateDisplays the shear rate reached at the end of fill to check the injection process quality. Cooling TimeEstimates cooling time at fill time analysis. Weld LinesDisplays weld lines formed at locations of the part where two (or multiple) melt fronts meet. Air TrapsShows the location where high pressure air may be trapped inside the cavity. Sink MarksDisplays the location of sink marks. Frozen Layer Fraction at End of FillDisplays the fraction of frozen material into the part at end of fill. Clamp ForceDisplays the minimum clamp force for the current injection process. Cycle TimeDisplays the cycle time for the current injection process. Symmetry AnalysisAvoid simulating both cavities in a symmetrical mold layout, saving computer time for the simulation. Packing Phase (2nd Stage Injection)Evaluates the material freezing process in the cavity. Predicts the temperature to evaluate hot spots, gate freeze, and cycle time. Distributions of pressure, stress, and shrinkage results are also available. Runner BalancingDetermines the runner parameters to balance filling between parts. Runner Design WizardAutomates the process of creating common flow control devices and components such as sprues, runners, and gates. Sprues and RunnersQuickly and easily simulate the impact of the sprues and runners layout. Hot and Cold RunnersHot runners are initially filled with hot polymer at the start of the filling simulation. Multi-cavity MoldsSimulates multiple cavities of the same part in the same mold. Family MoldsSimulates a set of different cavities parts in the same mold. Mold InsertsInclude the impact of mold inserts on the simulation Volumetric ShrinkageDisplays volumetric shrinkage distribution at the end of fill or pack. Density at End of PackDisplays density distribution at post-filling end to check the pack phase quality. Exports STL, NASTRANEnables you to export part geometry in STL or NASTRAN formats Export with Mechanical Properties ABAQUS®, ANSYS, DigiMat®Exports mesh, residual stress, fiber orientation and material data to run non-linear analysis. Cooling LinesSimulates the coolant flowing inside for the mold cooling analysis. Baffles and BubblersSpecific cooling line for narrow channel into the cavity. Conformal Cooling ChannelsCooling passageway follows the shape or profile of the mold core or cavity to perform rapid uniform cooling process. Runner Domain CategoryDomain category assigned to the runner allows easy selection for runner’s conditions. Sink Mark ProfilesDisplays the location of sink marks and their depth. Mold Temperature at Cooling EndDisplays the mold temperature distribution at cooling end. Displacement Due to Residual StressDisplays the displacement distribution due to in-mold stress. ### Learn More About SOLIDWORKS Plastics # Have questions about SOLIDWORKS Plastics? SOLIDWORKS Plastics solutions enable you and your team to predict defects and avoid costly mold rework. ![SOLIDWORKS-footer-workflow-design-verification-management-3d-cad-001.jpg](/sites/default/filesd10/styles/webp/public/migration/2017-12/SOLIDWORKS-footer-workflow-design-verification-management-3d-cad-001.jpg.webp) - [Buy now](/how-to-buy/contact-sales) - [Free trial](http://my.solidworks.com/try-solidworks) - [Call +1 (781) 810-5011](tel:1-781-810-5011)