Case Study: JK Mold Design achieves 50% faster mold design cycles and seamless CAD data exchange with SolidWorks

Streamlining the mold design and production process with SolidWorks software

JK Mold Design, a specialist in complex plastic injection and die-casting mold design, faced growing challenges as customers supplied diverse 3D CAD data while JK Mold Design was still working in 2D. Rebuilding models in 2D wasted time, introduced errors, and hindered customers’ ability to use delivered files, so the company sought a versatile 3D CAD solution and adopted SolidWorks 3D CAD software.

SolidWorks provided robust import/export capabilities, built‑in mold-interrogation tools, automated drawings, and integration with MoldWorks and CAM systems (e.g., SURFCAM), enabling JK Mold Design to work directly from customer models and share readable 3D files. As a result of the SolidWorks implementation, JK Mold Design cut its mold design cycle by 50%, improved data handling and customer communications, and accelerated mold production through CNC toolpath-ready models.

JK Mold Design

John Kreutzberger

Owner