Hi everyone,

I'm working on a project that involves designing plastic parts in SOLIDWORKS that will eventually be injection molded. This is my first time dealing with injection molding requirements and I'm trying to understand how to set up my design workflow properly in the 3DEXPERIENCE environment.

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What I'm mainly struggling with is understanding what design features I need to consider upfront to avoid issues later when the parts go to production. Things like wall thickness, draft angles, and how to handle undercuts properly. Does 3DEXPERIENCE have any built-in tools to help validate these design requirements, or do you typically rely on external analysis?

Also, how do you typically handle the handoff to manufacturers? Do you usually work directly with the molding companies during the design phase, or wait until the design is finalized?

Any tips or experiences would be really helpful. Thanks!