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This is where the plastic material reaches a solidified state through cooling before it can completely fill the mold and is often evident where thin sections of the design cause the plastic to cool too quickly. \u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\">\u003Cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"320\" height=\"298\" src=\"https:\u002F\u002Fblog-assets.solidworks.com\u002Fuploads\u002F2025\u002F12\u002F6a00d83451706569e2017ee3e9443a970d-800wi.jpg.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-41268\" srcset=\"https:\u002F\u002Fblog-assets.solidworks.com\u002Fuploads\u002F2025\u002F12\u002F6a00d83451706569e2017ee3e9443a970d-800wi.jpg.webp 320w, https:\u002F\u002Fblog-assets.solidworks.com\u002Fuploads\u002F2025\u002F12\u002F6a00d83451706569e2017ee3e9443a970d-800wi-300x279.jpg.webp 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 320px) 100vw, 320px\" \u002F>\u003C\u002Ffigure>\u003Cdiv class=\"ds-video\">\u003Ca data-3ds-videoplayer=\"modal\" href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.youtube.com\u002Fwatch?v=l2tBGZW2lRc?fs=1&feature=oembed\" target=\"_blank\">\u003Cspan class=\"ImageCover Border Block\" style=\"background-image: url(https:\u002F\u002Fimg.youtube.com\u002Fvi\u002Fl2tBGZW2lRc?fs=1&feature=oembed\u002Fhqdefault.jpg); width:100%; height: 100%;\">\u003Cspan class=\"Btn--circle isCenter\">\u003Ci class=\"Icon Icon--playBig\">\u003C\u002Fi>\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Fa>\u003Cspan>\u003Cfigure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-embed-handler wp-block-embed-embed-handler wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\">\u003Cdiv class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003C\u002Ffigure>\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003Cp> \u003C\u002Fp>\u003C!-- \u002Fwp:post-content -->\u003C!-- wp:paragraph -->\u003Cp> \u003C\u002Fp>\u003C!-- \u002Fwp:paragraph -->\u003C!-- wp:paragraph -->\u003Cp>There are also options to view areas where Sink Marks, Weld lines, and Air traps may occur so that you can consider alternate gate locations and vents in the mold tool. \u003C\u002Fp>\u003C!-- \u002Fwp:paragraph -->\u003C!-- wp:image {\"id\":41272,\"sizeSlug\":\"large\",\"linkDestination\":\"none\"} -->\u003Cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\">\u003Cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"320\" height=\"243\" src=\"https:\u002F\u002Fblog-assets.solidworks.com\u002Fuploads\u002F2025\u002F12\u002F6a00d83451706569e2017d3c73ecf3970c-800wi.jpg.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-41272\" srcset=\"https:\u002F\u002Fblog-assets.solidworks.com\u002Fuploads\u002F2025\u002F12\u002F6a00d83451706569e2017d3c73ecf3970c-800wi.jpg.webp 320w, https:\u002F\u002Fblog-assets.solidworks.com\u002Fuploads\u002F2025\u002F12\u002F6a00d83451706569e2017d3c73ecf3970c-800wi-300x228.jpg.webp 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 320px) 100vw, 320px\" \u002F>\u003C\u002Ffigure>\u003C!-- \u002Fwp:image -->\u003C!-- wp:paragraph -->\u003Cp>By using \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.solidworks.com\u002Fsw\u002Fproducts\u002Fplastics-injection-molding.htm?scid=sm_bl_TMSPlastics\" target=\"_self\">SolidWorks Plastics Professional\u003C\u002Fa>, it is possible for designers to fully consider the manufacturing capability involved in the final production of their plastic designs. This allows them to anticipate and re-design at a stage in the design process where the cost implications are minimal.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003C!-- \u002Fwp:paragraph -->\u003C!-- wp:paragraph -->\u003Cp> \u003C\u002Fp>\u003C!-- \u002Fwp:paragraph -->\u003C!-- wp:paragraph -->\u003Cp>By using SolidWorks Plastics Premium, the mould tool can also be considered through the introduction of family molds and runner systems. This has the possibility to save on costly re-working or re-designing mold tools.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003C!-- \u002Fwp:paragraph -->\u003C!-- wp:paragraph -->\u003Cp>Want to learn more about SolidWorks Plastics? Visit our website to \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.solidworks.com\u002Fsw\u002Fproducts\u002Fplastics-injection-molding.htm?scid=sm_bl_plastics\" target=\"_self\">watch our First Look video\u003C\u002Fa> and \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.solidworks.com\u002Fsw\u002Fproducts\u002Fplastics-injection-molding.htm?scid=sm_bl_plastics\" target=\"_self\">get a product demo\u003C\u002Fa>.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003C!-- \u002Fwp:paragraph -->\u003C!-- wp:paragraph -->\u003Cp>***\u003C\u002Fp>\u003C!-- \u002Fwp:paragraph -->\u003C!-- wp:paragraph -->\u003Cp>Duncan Crofts is an Applications Engineer & CSWE at\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.3dvision.com\u002F\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"3DVision Technologies\">\u003C\u002Fa> \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.3dsolidcadworks.co.uk\u002FDefault.asp\" target=\"_self\">TMS CAD Centre\u003C\u002Fa>, a SolidWorks Value Added Reseller in Scotland. 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