Questions, answered.
Who is DFMold for?
OEM product teams and engineers designing injection-molded plastic parts. If you work through moldability feedback with a toolmaker, this is the workflow we’re building for.
Does DFMold know the OEM requirements and the assembly?
Yes. You add the order spec (Class A faces, grain, material, tolerances) and the mating parts. Every check and every proposed change runs against them, and a change that would break the order or the fit is flagged.
What does DFMold learn from T0 trial reports?
What failed, where, and why. DFMold turns each cause into a check, so a design that repeats it is flagged before the tool is cut. It shows the report each finding came from, so you can judge it yourself.
What happens to my CAD files? Are they used to train models?
File handling, retention, and model-training terms need to be agreed before you share any CAD. We’ll discuss those requirements with your team during early-access onboarding. Joining this waitlist does not upload or share any design files.
Does DFMold change my part automatically?
You review the proposed geometry before choosing to apply a change. DFMold helps you work through the issue; you make the engineering decision.
Can it catch problems it hasn’t seen before?
Some issues depend on the material, texture, tooling approach, or assembly context. Treat the review as another set of eyes, and validate proposed changes with your engineering team and toolmaker.
How does the assembly check work?
The demonstrated workflow considers neighboring geometry when proposing a fix, including mating features and clearances. The checks available for your assemblies will be confirmed during early access.
How is this different from mold-flow simulation?
DFMold focuses on geometry and moldability during part design. Mold-flow simulation studies how material fills, packs, and cools in a proposed mold. They address different questions and can complement each other.
Which CAD tools and file formats are supported?
Supported formats and CAD integrations will be confirmed as early access opens. When we contact you, tell us what your team uses so we can check compatibility.
What does a design partnership involve?
Working through real parts with your team and learning from the issues your toolmaker raises. If you’d like to take part, join the waitlist. We can discuss scope and file-sharing terms before you send a part.