The PTC Creo Expert Moldbase Extension (EMX) provides capabilities for 2D process-driven moldbase assembly creation with integrated mold component libraries, automatic BOM generation, interference checking, and other mold design functions. It aims to make moldbase design easier and faster compared to traditional 3D modeling. Key capabilities include multi-cavity layout patterns, catalogs of standard mold bases, customizable mold components, and automatic production drawings. The EMX is integrated with Creo Parametric for a unified mold design solution.

1. PTC Creo Expert Moldbase Extension
(EMX)
Russell J.H. Hsu
Creo Product Manager – Tooling Solutions

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• Capabilities
– 2D Process-Driven UI creating 3D models
• Familiar environment
• Immediate feedback
– Multi-cavity layout patterns
– Mold base catalogs
– Customizable “Smart” mold component library
– Automatic BOM and production drawings
– Auto ejector pin functions
– Sliders and lifters
– Smart Hole Chart Creation
– Cooling design and waterline checking
• Benefits
– Easy-to-use, faster Moldbase assembly creation
– Eliminate need for data translation - integrated
– Fewer scrapped molds – interference checking
Mold Structure Design Solution
Creo Expert Moldbase Extension

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• Mold Base
– 2D Process-Driven UI creating 3D models
– Multi-cavity layout patterns
– Mold base catalogs
• DME
• DMS
• EOC
• FUTABA
• HASCO
• KLA
• MEUSBURGER
• PEDROTTI
• RABOURDIN
• STRACK
• LKM
• NATIONAL
• PCS
• PROGRESSIVE
• …
Mold Structure Design – Mold Base
Creo Expert Moldbase Extension

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• Mold Component Library
– Intelligent and intuitive component placement structure
• Define
• Modify
• Delete
• Re-assemble
• Assemble as a copy
– Similar placement UI for all components
– Interactive 2D diagram
– Minimum reference picking
– Automatic cut-out
– Complete product information available
Mold Structure Design – Mold Component Library
Creo Expert Moldbase Extension

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• Slide and Lifter
– Step by step definition of slider elements
– Automatic assembly of dowel pins and screws
– Automatic creation of clearance cut, thread, etc ..
Mold Structure Design – Slide and Lifter
Creo Expert Moldbase Extension

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• Latch Lock
– Selection of latch lock type
– Control of opening steps
– Automated assembly including screws and pins
– Clearance cuts, holes, threads, etc
Mold Structure Design – Latch Lock
Creo Expert Moldbase Extension

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• Ejector Pin
– UI Shows plate / pin interaction
– Interactive 2D diagram
– Quickly interchangeable
– Ejector Pin trimming
– Placement on point or mouse pick selection
– Automatic creation of cut
Mold Structure Design – Ejector Pin
Creo Expert Moldbase Extension

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• Cooling
– Water Curve templates
– Cooling components
• Nipple
• Connector
• Pipe Plug
• Pipe Plug Shoulder
• Seal Plug
• O Ring
• Extension Plug
• Straight Baffle
• Blind hole
Mold Structure Design – Cooling
Creo Expert Moldbase Extension

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• Screw
– Interactive placement of screws
• Support for reference
– Includes all hole drilling and taping information
– Interactive 2D diagram
– Interchangeable
– Configurable
• Washer
• Countersink
• Counterbore
• Etc …
– Automatic creation of cut
Mold Structure Design – Screw
Creo Expert Moldbase Extension

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• Opening Simulation
– Using Creo Elements/Pro Mechanism Animation
– Automatic animation of mold opening sequence
– Automatic interference checking
Mold Structure Design – Opening Simulation
Creo Expert Moldbase Extension

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• Drawing
– Every plate and assembly have pre-defined drawings
• User customizable templates
• Fully associative, update with changes
• Automatic BOM
– User customizable
• part name, ordering numbers ..
• Automatic Hole Charts
Mold Structure Design – Detailing
Creo Expert Moldbase Extension

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• Eliminate Plastics Mfg Problems
– Fill Time
– Injection Pressure
– Flow Font Temp
– Pressure Drop
– Skin Orientation
– Confidence of Fill
– Quality Prediction
– Surface Temp Variance
– Freeze Time Variance
– Cooling Quality
– Sink Marks
– Air Trap
– Weld Line
– Gate Location
– Web-based reports with templates
Creo Plastic Advisor Extension
Plastic Flow Simulation

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Smart Electrode
Electrode Design
• Design Electrode Smart, Easy and Fast
– Expert UI for Electrode design development
– Integrated in Creo Elements/Pro
– Holder library
– Automatic extract of burning area
– Automatic drawing
– Simulation
* Smart Electrode is an Electrode Design solution developed by B&W software GmbH

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• PDMLink - Team Data Management
– Controlled Application
of Associability
– Automated Synchronization
of Version Data
• ProjectLink - Collaboration
– Dynamic team definition
– Milestone and deliverables
– Data submission and retrieval
• MPMLink – Process Management
– Manufacturing BOM
– Routing, resource planning
Product Lifecycle management & Project Management
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Op
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Op
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Sequence Main
Sequence 2 (Alternate)
Sequence 1 (Parallel)
Collaboration & Control

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LifterSlider
Parting Surface
Insert
Designer 1
Designer 2
Designer 3
Collaboration & Control
• Parallel Mold Design
– Shorten Design Cycle Time with Team Work Methodology
Design Collaboration

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• Design Review
– 3D Model
– Color Scheme
– Attribute
• Net Meeting
– 3D Viewer
– Cross Sectioning
– Measurement
– Annotation
Design Collaboration
Creo ViewCreo Parametric
Windchill PDMLink
Collaboration & Control

17. For more information:
Tooling Solution: Russell Hsu, ruhsu@ptc.com