Complex part molded into a solid?

[Kimpan]

I have created a small part that I want to be molded into a solid. Can I somehow create this new solid around the part I want to be molded in?

 

[JonGD]

So basically you are wanting to model the tool, from the model of the original component?

Use the Boolean operation, as detailed in the post below.

http://www.eng-tips.com/viewthread.cfm?qid=274374&page=1

Jon

 

[Kimpan]

thanks!