SOLIDWORKS Plastics Learning Resources

Problem

SOLIDWORKS Plastics makes it easy for companies that make plastic parts or injection molds to accurately predict part quality from the earliest stages of the design process. SOLIDWORKS Plastics helps you to simulate and predict mold filling patterns, prevent product defects, and reduce your costs and product development timelines, all directly in your familiar SOLIDWORKS interface.

Below are some helpful learning resources to get started with SOLIDWORKS Plastics, which is broken down into three different categories.

Solution 1: Within SOLIDWORKS

Inside SOLIDWORKS, open a Part file, and turn the Plastics Add-in on from the SOLIDWORKS Add-ins tab in the Command Manager or by going to Tools>Add-ins.

With the Plastics Add-in turned on, the Help Topics & Tutorials can be accessed from the "Settings and Help" dropdown in the Plastics Tab in the Command Manager. The example files for the Tutorials can be found in C:\Users\Public\Public Documents\SOLIDWORKS\SOLIDWORKS 20XX\samples\Plastics Examples

Solution 2: Hawk Ridge Systems Sites

1. Simulation Playlist on Hawk Ridge YouTube Channel:
   Simulation & Analysis - YouTube
2. Plastics Section of Hawk Ridge Knowledge Base:
   SOLIDWORKS Plastics – Hawk Ridge Systems
3. SolidProfessor Course for Essential & Elite Subscription Customers:
   SolidProfessor | SOLIDWORKS SOLIDWORKS Plastics 2026
4. Hawk Ridge Instructor-led Training Classes:
   SOLIDWORKS Plastics: Part Validation Course
   SOLIDWORKS Plastics: Mold Validation Course

Solution 3: SOLIDWORKS Sites

1. SOLIDWORKS Forums:
   https://forum.solidworks.com/
2. MySolidWorks (general search of all SOLIDWORKS content):
   https://my.solidworks.com/?lang=en 

For technical support, please contact Hawk Ridge Systems at 877.266.4469 for the U.S. or 866.587.6803 for Canada and support@hawkridgesys.com.