ToyboatIso1 Toy Boat: This toy boat is approximately 1/8 scale. It is a multi-body part that has some surface features used along with solid features to create some of the geometry.There are three decals used for the two flags and for instrument panel. All the features are named and have comments. Download: Toy Boat Complexity: Complex Features used: Solid and Surface Boundaries, Split Lines, Thicken, Cut with Surface, Move and Delete Face.
simplemachinepart2 Simple Machine Part 2: This part is a machined part with mainly extruded bosses and extruded cuts. Added material using convert and offset entities to follow the profile feature outer boundaries. Using convert and offset entities allows for the perimeter wall geometry to update automatically if there are design changes of the parent features (in this case sketch1 of profile feature). Download: Simple Machine Part 2 Complexity: Basic Features used: Extrudeed Boss, Extruded Cut,
Simpleweldmentpart2 Simple Weldment Part 2: A weldment is an object made up of several parts welded together. SolidWorks represents this model as a multibody solid NOT as an assembly. This rectangular tubing element was created as a separate group from the port vert because it was not parallel or touching the port vert element. Also, all four rungs could have been made as one group if they were the same size because parallel segments can be grouped together.
simpleweldment Simple Weldment Part 3: All weldments need a 2D or 3D sketch which “acts” like a sweep path. The sweep profile is selected from a list and does not need to be sketched every time. A weldment is an object made up of several parts welded together. SolidWorks represent this model as multibody solid not as an assembly.
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“Easy,” you said. You needed an animated motion study within which a component needed to rotate 360 degrees, or some multiple thereof. “I’ll just set a key point at the desired ending position, and then rotate the component. SolidWorks’ transpositional animation will do just what I need.
PartReviewer_1033px Bent tubular Seat Frame Bent tubular seat frame: The projected curve was created using the Sketch on Sketch option. Note: This example shows that you may not always be able to get 100% of your desired shape from a single feature. The Projected Curve needed to be converted into a 3D Sketch to complete the necessary path. Learn how to create this part by downloading the item below.
A choice you will need to make with regard to installing the toolbox is: Should I install it on the local machine? Or Should I install it on the server? This decision will ultimately be based on whether you are working in a multi user environment or not. If you are working in a multi user environment, then I would certainly recommend installing toolbox on the server.
Though you may be happy about the warm weather that the Spring season brings, you probably feel differently about your frozen foods. As you’re opening a package with your favorite frozen pizza or ice cream, do you ever wonder how it’s made or how it gets from the production line your plate? How do major food distributors freeze their foods to serve thousands of people daily? They rely on companies such as Cryogenic Equipment Services, who provides retailers, food distributors and food producers
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Ring: This single body part has an example of a Wrap feature using text and has curvature continuous Face Fillets. This part has an example of an equation driven layout sketch to help visualize the text “unwrapped”. Download the file and modify the text to create your own custom ring. Download: Ring Complexity: Basic Features used: Finger Base Extrude, Text Wrap, Through All View the rest of the Part Reviewer Tutorials here.
Complex Machine Part 1: This is a machined part that has mostly extruded features with a few revolved features, two swept cuts and a boundary cut. Learn the process of creating this machine part by downloading the part below and reviewing with the Part Reviewer tool inside SOLIDWORKS. This is part 1 in a 6 part series. Download: Complex Machine Part 1 Complexity: Complex Features used: revolve, swept cut, boundary cut, mirror View all the Part Reviewer Tutorials here.
Moderate_Screwdriver_image Screwdriver: This small screwdriver demonstrates how to create a handle with correct draft. It also models finger grips around the handle by using surface fills to replace a circular patterned split line. Download the part below to get started! Download: Screwdriver Complexity: Moderate Features used: Surface extrude, boundary surface, split line, surface fill, circular pattern, draft, and revolve.
sheetmetal part 2 Simple Sheet Metal Part 2: This part is centered with respect to the Right Plane and Sheet Metal features are used so that the part can be flattened out to create a flat pattern. This is part two in a six part series. Take a look back at the Simple Sheet Metal Part 1. Download: simple sheet metal part 2 Complexity: Basic Features used: Base Flange, Edge Flange, Hem, Cut Extrude, Slot View all the Part Reviewer Tutorials here. button5.2 SOLIDWORKS SOLIDWORKS Dassault Systèmes
Sheet Metal Ring: With this part you will learn how to use the Base Flange feature. This adds all Sheet Metal features and functions in one step. You are able to edit material thickness, material direction, extrude type, bend radius, bend allowance, auto relief, and the ability to use gauge tables. Download the part below to get started!
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Over time within SOLIDWORKS it is possible to make a wide array of customisations to your user settings and also your user interface. It can be hard to keep track of these changes if you are editing them on a daily basis like I do. Also, we all know that system updates have been known to damage registry files that SOLIDWORKS needs to be able to function correctly. So if you would like to fully reset all of your SOLIDWORKS preferences, or if you have noticed strange behaviour or missing icons
With all the enhancements in SOLIDWORKS each year, there comes a time when the Help file might lag behind new functionality. The SOLIDWORKS team does its best to keep the Help file updated. However, sometimes there is a need for further updates. Other times, the Help article may need more clarity.
Going to the dentist can be an excruciating experience. The mere thought of it makes me cringe. However, I also find the visits incredibly eye-opening. Sitting in the dentist’s chair gives me an inside look into the new innovations in dental technology, such as 3D printing for making crowns and diode lasers for dental cavity detection.
Hello to all, Welcome to this new edition of the SOLIDWORKS Support Monthly News, coauthored by members of the SOLIDWORKS Technical Support teams worldwide. Vote to promote the best ideas to the Top Ten List There isn’t much time left to vote for your favorite ideas to the SOLIDWORKS World Top Ten List. You have until January 20, 2017. With more than 600 ideas posted by the community, you have plenty to choose from.
Hello to all, Welcome to this new edition of the SOLIDWORKS Support Monthly News, coauthored by members of the SOLIDWORKS Technical Support teams worldwide. Live from SOLIDWORKS World 2017 in Los Angeles At the time I am writing this, the conference is still rocking in Los Angeles, California. We are 6000 passionate participants eager to learn, network, and have fun. As usual, the SOLIDWORKS Technical Support team make their presence felt: we share knowledge, best practices, tips, and tricks
Hello to all, Welcome to this new edition of the SOLIDWORKS Support Monthly News, coauthored by members of the SOLIDWORKS Technical Support teams worldwide. Introducing NEW SOLIDWORKS Self-Paced eCourses on MySolidWorks.com By Joe Rousseau We all know that learning in a classroom is one of the best ways to learn SOLIDWORKS, but sometimes it’s not possible to attend a live class. You need the convenience to learn what you want, where you want. SOLIDWORKS is pleased to announce a library of self-
Hello to all, Welcome to this new edition of the SOLIDWORKS Support Monthly News, coauthored by members of the SOLIDWORKS Technical Support teams worldwide. NEW Functionality: Import SOLIDWORKS Bill of Materials into SOLIDWORKS Composer By Jennifer Tashiro With the latest version of SOLIDWORKS Composer, you can now import SOLIDWORKS Bill of Materials (BOM) directly into SOLIDWORKS Composer. This means that you can repurpose even more of your 3D CAD data and save more time when creating technical
Warning: SOLIDWORKS System Resources Running Low This blog is for those unlucky individuals working in SOLIDWORKS are persistently annoyed by this message. You check the Task Manager, only to find that there are still plenty of RAM left; not even at 50% capacity. Most of the time, you are likely to ignore or dismiss this message and just continue working.
