Place a user-defined mold base

Place a user-defined mold base

Do one of the following:
  • Create and save an Inventor assembly file.
  • Import a mold base and save as an Inventor assembly file.
    • Note: Before saving, you can use the Mold Base Author command to specify mold base information, such as alignment and component designations.
  1. On the Mold Assembly tab, Mold Assembly panel, click User Mold Base.
  2. On the file open dialog box, browse to and select the mold base assembly file.
  3. To enable or disable automatic constraints, click Options.
  4. Click Open.
    Note: If the assembly does not contain mold base information, a warning box appears. Click Yes to continue, or No to cancel and assign mold base information before placing.
  5. Select a point or an edge to specify the Placement Reference.
  6. Optionally, specify the Core Pocket Depth.
  7. Optionally, select an angle in the drop-down to rotate the mold base.
  8. Click OK to finish.
Parent topic: Mold Base