Click Draft on the Features toolbar or navigate to Insert > Features > Draft . Select Type: In the PropertyManager, choose Neutral Plane . Draft Angle: Set the desired angle (e.g., 3∘3 raised to the composed with power or higher is standard for injection molding).
Use the arrow in the graphics area to set the Direction of Pull (inward or outward). Apply: Click the green check mark to apply the draft. Key Draft Types & Options
You can apply a draft angle directly inside the Extrude Boss/Base or Cut tool, rather than as a separate feature. 123394
For more complex surfaces, a draft feature can be created using the option to ensure accurate mold release. If you'd like, I can provide: Steps for Parting Line or Step drafts Tips for Draft Analysis in Mold Tools How to edit a drafted face Let me know which of these you'd like to explore further. How to draft parts in solidworks
Select a plane, face, or edge to act as the reference for the angle. Draft Faces: Select the vertical faces you want to taper. Click Draft on the Features toolbar or navigate
A tool available in the PropertyManager to help manage complex drafts. Tips & Best Practices
Use the Draft Analysis tool under the Mold Tools toolbar to identify faces that need draft, visualized with color-coded, real-time updates. Use the arrow in the graphics area to
Drafts faces based on a fixed neutral plane/face.