Crate Mould Design Software & File Formats

At RISEMOULD, we use industry-leading software for crate mould design to ensure precision, efficiency, and manufacturability. Learn about our design software and the file formats we accept.

500+Crate Moulds Designed

15+Years Experience

DFMAnalysis Included

MoldflowSimulation Available

3D Crate Mould Design Software

We use professional 3D CAD software for crate mould design, ensuring accurate 3D modelling, assembly design, and complex surface design.

UG/NX

Manufacturer: Siemens

Use: 3D modelling, assembly design, complex surface design, mould base library

Pro/E (Creo)

Manufacturer: PTC

Use: Parametric design, large assembly management, family mould design

SolidWorks

Manufacturer: Dassault Systèmes

Use: 3D part design, mould base library integration, fast design iteration

2D Engineering Drawing Software

We create shop-ready 2D detailed drawings with complete dimensioning, tolerances, and surface finish specifications.

AutoCAD

Use: 2D detailed drawings, dimensioning, tolerance specification

AutoCAD Mechanical

Use: Enhanced mechanical drawing tools, standard parts library, BOM generation

Moldflow Analysis Software

We use Moldflow Insight for fill analysis, cooling analysis, warpage prediction, and cycle time optimisation — reducing mould commissioning time by 30-50%.

Moldflow Insight

Manufacturer: Autodesk

Use: Fill analysis, cooling analysis, warpage prediction, cycle time optimisation

CNC Programming Software

We use advanced CAM software for 3-axis to 5-axis CNC programming, ensuring precision machining of complex crate mould components.

UG NX CAM

Use: 3-axis to 5-axis CNC programming, post-processing, toolpath simulation

Mastercam

Use: Toolpath generation, post-processing, high-speed machining strategies

Accepted File Formats for Crate Mould Design

To start your crate mould design project, you can send us files in the following formats. We recommend .step (STP) for 3D models and .dwg for 2D drawings.

3D Model Formats

Format Name	File Extension	Software of Origin
STEP (Recommended)	`.step`, `.stp`	Universal (all CAD software)
Parasolid	`.x_t`, `.x_b`	UG/NX, SolidWorks
UG Part	`.prt`	UG/NX
Pro/E Part	`.prt`	Pro/E, Creo
SolidWorks Part	`.sldprt`	SolidWorks
IGES	`.igs`, `.iges`	Universal (legacy format)
STL	`.stl`	3D scanning, rapid prototyping

2D Drawing Formats

Format Name	File Extension	Use
DWG	`.dwg`	AutoCAD drawing (recommended)
DXF	`.dxf`	Universal 2D format (for non-AutoCAD users)
PDF	`.pdf`	Read-only sharing (not editable)

Moldflow Analysis Files

Format Name	File Extension	Software
Moldflow Study	`.pat`, `.sdy`	Moldflow Insight
Moldflow Results	`.res`	Moldflow Insight

Preferred File Format for Crate Mould Design

Best Choice:.step (STP) for 3D model + .dwg or .pdf for 2D drawings
If you only have a physical sample: Send us the crate sample, we can 3D scan it (accuracy ±0.1mm) and create the 3D model
If you have no files: Tell us the crate dimensions and requirements, we can design from scratch