Assembly Visualization – the search for the missing file properties
Releasing your drawings to the machine shop with missing information makes a machinist angrier than a baby boomer looking at a teenager that doesn’t have his pants pulled up all the way. As we all know, looking through a large
... ContinuedWhat is Canadian Food?
Another great SWUGN Summit event in Toronto this week. The attendees had plenty of good things to say about the event and the presenters, the facility and the food were top-notch, and we were able to identify a new presenter
... ContinuedDemystifying the Color Settings in SolidWorks Parts and Assemblies
Applying colors to parts and assemblies in SolidWorks is not a difficult task, but one must be aware of the many levels at which color can be applied as well as what feature colors ‘overrule’ one another. Colors can be
... ContinuedMaximize SolidWorks Performance White Paper
Adrian Fanjoy and myself began doing performance testing for SolidWorks four years ago. We have presented those results at SolidWorks World each year as we have continued to refine our tests. This past year we partnered up with BOXX Technologies
... ContinuedLicense vs. Subscription: What’s the Difference?
The art and science of asking questions is the source of all knowledge. -Thomas Berger A very common question we receive here at SolidWorks (actually one of the top 5) is the difference between a subscription and a license.
... Continued3DVIA Composer: Custom Color Silhouettes
You can highlight aspects of your image by creating an .svg with Technical Illustrator in 3DVIA Composer. If I want to bring attention to the nose of this part I can use Line Thickness and Line Color to do
... ContinuedUsing Curvature Combs to Inspect Curvature
One of my favorite ways to inspect curvature is to use curvature combs. These are graphical elements that display the amount of curvature at a given point on a sketch element. They’re fantastic for predicting problem areas in sketches, especially
... ContinuedRun Simultaneous Simulations
Written by Senior Applications Engineer, Al Zullo. Starting with SolidWorks Simulation 2009, we have been granted the ability to run a Simulation study while continuing to work on other models in SolidWorks or even shut SolidWorks down while the Simulation
... ContinuedBreaking a World Record with SolidWorks!
There seems to be a few sporting events going on this summer; one in London seems to be a bit of a big deal and it got me thinking. Could I use SolidWorks to discover something about the track and
... ContinuedSolidWorks Tip: Part Review Instead of Rollback
With the 2012 version SolidWorks nearing the end of its release, and 2013 beta available for download and testing, I thought I'd mention a new add-in that SolidWorks snuck in to the 2012 release called the Part Reviewer. Like most
... ContinuedSolidWorks Partner Profile: SolidCAM
1. Tell us about SolidCAM. What does the company do?
SolidCAM is a world leader in advanced tool path generation technology (CAM) running directly inside SolidWorks. SolidCAM features a full line of CNC machine programming software solutions ranging from 2 axis lathes and 3 axis mills to extremely complex multi-axis MillTurn machines and Wire Edm. All products run directly inside SolidWorks and provide the user with a true "SolidWorks look and feel" for ease of use and maximum efficiency. Along with the integrated interface and scalability for new machines, SolidCAM also has its patented "iMachining" that powers users to new levels of productivity and profits, through unmatched cycle time reduction and unrivaled tool life.
2. Why should SolidWorks customers be interested in your product?
Any company looking for the ultimate competitive advantage can now experience the benefits of an affordable, extremely powerful CAM system that goes beyond the traditional benefits of an integrated CAM program, like automatic tool path updates and ease of use, to an entirely new level of productivity. Stay several steps ahead and enjoy greater profits with our CAM programming products that let users operate at unheard of levels of material removal, while creating tool paths right inside SolidWorks or even enter into new industries where exotic materials and small tools are required.
Most people have been exposed to the benefits of working inside SolidWorks to program their CNC machines. These range from eliminating the need to import files into a CAM system and having to do it again if the part changes, the issues with the part data coming through intact, the steep learning curve of adopting a CAM system with its own interface, and having one design model instead of multiple ones sent to other software packages.
... ContinuedCH Products reduces prototyping time investment by 90% using SolidWorks
When the computer gaming controller market became saturated, CH Products sought to leverage its pioneering expertise in advanced motion-control technologies through the development of new markets, including industrial, military, and aviation applications. Making the transition from gaming to more sophisticated
... ContinuedDissolving Subassemblies for Indented BOM
The Indented Bill of Materials style will list all subassemblies as an item, along with all components of the subassembly. If you have a subassembly that should only list the parts but keep all other subassemblies as indented, you can dissolve subassemblies
... ContinuedStop mousing around! Mouse settings to improve your personal performance
Have you considered how your mouse settings affect your personal performance, not just in SolidWorks, but also in any application? With mouse speed set to slow, you may be draging your mouse halfway across the desk surface just to access toolbar buttons or pulldown menus. If you are moving your mouse 6 inches…
... ContinuedVideo double feature: SolidWorks makes designing & documenting sheet metal parts simple
SolidWorks Premium has lots of tools and features that give you the control to handle the unique challenges of sheet metal design. You can design from scratch or convert your 3D model to sheet metal. Designs can be automatically flattened
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