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SolidWorks Defeature: How to Increase the Performance of Imported Parts
One tool that I think gets overlooked for it abilities is the Defeature tool, which was introduced in SolidWorks 2011 and has the ability to remove details from part or assembly files. Where I find this tool especially useful is
... ContinuedAldebaran Robotics is designing the next generation of robots using SolidWorks
You may recall that Bruno Maisonnier, founder of Aldebaran Robotics, joined us on stage at SolidWorks World 2012 to talk about his company's NAO robot, and the work they are doing with autism patients and the elderly. I also had
... ContinuedClean Up Your SolidWorks Drawings With Auto Arrange Dimensions
One of my favorite enhancements to drawings over the past couple of years has got to be Auto Arrange Dimensions. This might be as close as you get to an ‘easy’ button in drawings…
... ContinuedIncluding Reference Axes in Library Features
Have you ever tried to create a library feature in SolidWorks, but ran into an issue when trying to include a reference axis as part of the feature? Here's how we get that reference geometry included. Create your library feature
... ContinuedMaking Holes at an Angle: The Easy Way
Have you ever needed to make a hole that pierces material at a certain point, but at a compound angle? This can be a little challenging, but there is a method that I use which people seem to like. Instead
... ContinuedSketches That Enforce Proportion
Sometimes a sketched feature is not intended to produce a particular dimension, so much as to create a chosen proportion. The most obvious way to enforce proportionality between any two dimensions in SolidWorks is to write an equation. Equations are
... ContinuedLearn something new in our 22-minute webinars
Have you ever wanted to learn about new features in SolidWorks, but just didn't have the time? We're all busy these days, and devoting an hour ot more to a screencast or webinar isn't always possible. So the brain trust
... ContinuedMating Linear and Spherical Components
I was recently contacted by a customer who designs and manufactures a range of optical and crystal monitoring and control systems. Included in their design work is the requirement to position lens components with a high level of precision. This
... ContinuedLooking for a job? SolidWorks customers and resellers are hiring now.
When you're looking for jobs using SolidWorks, where do you go? If your first response is an online job board like Monster.com or Indeed, you're not alone. But have you ever thought to check the SolidWorks forums? A while back,
... ContinuedJUGS Sports reduces development time by 50% using SolidWorks
You may recall that last year, Jeremy Luchini designed a prototype for a multi-sport practice cage as one of his Let's Go Design projects. An item that featured prominently in that project was a football launcher, made by SolidWorks customer
... ContinuedFlying High with Martin Aircraft
What do Buzz Lightyear, Boba Fett and The Rocketeer all have in common? All three are fictional characters that sport jetpacks and turn into high-flying stars. The characters also helped us dream of a day when mankind can fly without the confines of an airplane or helicopter –- a dream that is now a reality thanks to the Martin Jetpack.
SolidWorks Partner Profile: InspectionXpert
Tell us about InspectionXpert. What do you do? We are a software development company that provides automation tools for quality inspection departments. We sell versions of InspectionXpert that work with PDF/TIFF files and with CAD software such as SolidWorks.
... ContinuedSolidWorks Configuration Publisher: Taking File Configuration to the Next Level
If you have a part or assembly file and it has configurable properties SolidWorks has many possibilities to be able to create those different versions of your file. You can start simple with a few simple configurations, from there you
... ContinuedThe Importance of Material Properties in Analysis with SolidWorks Simulation
Have you ever considered the importance of Material Properties to your Finite Element solution? What about the accuracy of the data provided by material vendors? As Designers and Engineers, we are used to dealing with tolerances….What will happen to the Finite Element solution if one material property varies?
... ContinuedHide vs. Suppressed in SolidWorks Assemblies
Hiding and Suppressing parts in SolidWorks assemblies can have similar looking results, but both operations behave quite differently from each other. At the time this article is written, SolidWorks 2012 has several capabilities of both Hide and Suppress, and even
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