xMold, part of the 3D Mold Creator role on the 3DEXPERIENCE platform—a browser-based mold design tool you can use anytime, anywhere. No downloads. No installations. Just pure design freedom.
With xMold, you’ll combine manual skills and smart automation to create core, cavity, and insert mold tools—all while collaborating in real-time and managing your designs in the cloud.
Let’s explore the key differences between SOLIDWORKS Mold Design and xMold—and see how mold design is evolving with the power of the cloud:
SOLIDWORKS Mold Design 🆚 xMold (3DEXPERIENCE):
| Feature | SOLIDWORKS Mold Design | xMold (3DEXPERIENCE Platform) |
| Installation | Required | Not required |
| Access | Runs on the local machine with a license | Accessible from any device with internet |
| Mold Creation Tools | Manual tools (Parting Line, Shut-off Surface, Tooling Split) | Manual + Automated mold body generation |
| Collaboration | Requires PDM setup for sharing/versioning | Built-in real-time collaboration and lifecycle tools |
| User Interface | Traditional CAD UI | Simplified and beginner-friendly UI |
| Data Management | Manual save and version control | Automatic saving in the cloud |
| Best Suited For | Conventional mold workflows | Modern, collaborative mold design workflows |
🧰 Explore the 3D Mold Creator Role
3D Mold Creator is a role on the 3DEXPERIENCE platform that contains the xMold app for designing mold bodies. Learn both fully automatic and manual tools needed to create mold core, cavity, and insert geometries with precision.
🔍 What’s Included?
- Getting Started with xMold
Learn how to access the xMold app using the Compass or Dashboards and explore its user interface within the 3DEXPERIENCE platform. - Preparing the Model for Mold Creation
Import parts, perform draft analysis, and create shutoff and parting surfaces to define clear mold separation. - Creating and Organizing Mold Bodies
Generate core, cavity, and insert bodies from the prepared model and separate them into new Physical Products. - Managing Design Lifecycle
Use built-in Lifecycle tools to release, revise, and explore alternate versions of mold designs across xApps. Assessment Integration
Track and evaluate student progress with built-in assessments that test understanding of mold design processes and tools.Access the course here 👉 Explore the 3D Mold Creator Role
