SOLIDWORKS Plastics Essentials

The Plastics Essentials course will teach you how to use the plastic injection molding simulation add-in for SOLIDWORKS CAD software.

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GoEngineer's Supported, Self-paced Training is different than other online training courses. Rather than being on your own to understand the material, our students are able to work with our US-based team of Certified SOLIDWORKS Instructors to make sure you understand the material and that you're learning the concepts you need to be successful.

Our instructor team is available Monday-Friday from 7am-7pm CST.

Students can schedule Office Hours with our team at the link below, or, you can call our team for on-demand help by using the toll-free number (866) 731-0091.

Click this link to Schedule Office Hours with a Certified SOLIDWORKS Instructor


Your Instructor


Jeff Lendermon
Jeff Lendermon

Applications Engineer for GoEngineer supporting the SOLIDWORKS Plastics simulation software. With over 30 years’ experience in the Plastic Injection molding industry, I apply my experience and knowledge of the industry to help customers see the benefits of utilizing the tools within SOLIDWORKS Plastics simulation.


CSWE - Elite AE

Course Curriculum


  1: Basic Flow Analysis
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  2: Detecting a Short Shot
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  3: Automation Tools
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  4: Injection Locations and Sink Marks
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  5: Materials
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  6: Mesh Manipulation
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  7: Detecting Air Traps
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Frequently Asked Questions


When does the course start and finish?
The course starts the day you begin the first lecture and is available for 30 days. On-demand support from our team of certified instructors is also available for 30 days from the day you begin the course.
What if I need help? How can I schedule "Office Hours" with an instructor?
We have two options for how you can get extra help from our team of Certified SOLIDWORKS instructors. You can SCHEDULE a web session with an instructor and one of our Certified Instructors will call you and walk you through any area you need extra help with. Check out the link in the course description to see how to schedule your office hours. You can also CALL our team of instructors anytime Monday-Friday 7am-7pm CST by calling toll-free, (866) 731-0091.
Will I get a certificate for completing the course?
YES! And more than that, we have quizzes built into the course to test your understanding and make sure you're learning the material as you progress through the class.

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