Author Archives: Ian Jutras
SolidWorks Deform Feature – Surface Push Deform
This is the last part in a three part series focusing on the SolidWorks deform feature. In this part the surface push deform type will be shown. This feature takes a target body and deforms it using a tool
... ContinuedSolidWorks Deform Feature – Curve to Curve Deform
This is the second part in a three part series focusing on the SolidWorks deform feature. In this part the curve to curve deform type will be shown. This feature use an initial curve and then deforms it a
... ContinuedSolidWorks Deform Feature – Point Deform
This is the first part of a three part series focusing on the SolidWorks deform feature. In this part the point deform type will be shown. This feature uses a point or vertex as a location to deform single
... ContinuedSolidWorks Indent Feature
This video covers the SolidWorks Indent Feature. The use of this feature as well as the options that are available with this feature are shown. This feature is useful when creating packaging for products as well as when creating
... ContinuedSolidWorks Flex Feature
This video covers the SolidWorks flex feature which allows you to deform bodies in complex ways. The details of how to use this feature as well as the 4 different flex types are shown. The four flex types are,
... ContinuedSolidWorks Wrap Feature
This video covers the SolidWorks wrap feature. The details of how to use this feature as well as the different options available while using this feature are shown. This tool is useful in order to place text or
... ContinuedSolidWorks Freeform Feature
Check out this video that covers the SolidWorks freeform feature. The details of how to use this feature as well as the different options associated with this feature are presented. This tool is very useful in order to create
... ContinuedDell Precision T7600 Product Demo
This demo video of a Dell Precision T7600 with AMD FirePro Graphics was created using SolidWorks Composer. SolidWorks Composer enables you to easily show all features within a product. It uses CAD data that has already been created and
... ContinuedSolidWorks Sketch Tips
Check out this video showing some tips and tricks which using sketches. One topic covered in this video is how to change the sketch plane of a sketch once it has already been created. This is a time saving
... ContinuedSolidWorks Sketch Tool Basics Part 2
This video will cover more sketch tools that were not covered in the first part. These tools include offset entities, create new sketch from selection, repair sketch, linear sketch patterns, edit linear sketch patterns and dynamic mirror. The use
... ContinuedSolidWorks Sketch Tool Basics
This video covers the basics of some commonly used sketch tools. These include convert entities, intersection curve, split entities, jog line, trim tool, and extend entities. The tools are very useful when creating slightly more complex sketched or if
... ContinuedAriens Snow Blower Quick Start Guide in SolidWorks Composer
This is a video quick start guide for an Ariens Snow Blower that was created in SolidWorks Composer. It shows all the steps needed to start and operate a snow blower. As opposed to trying to explain how
... ContinuedSolidWorks Sketch Rectangle Basics
This video looks at the basics of rectangles. The different types of rectangles are explained as well as examples of when to use each one. The intent of this video is to provide newer users of SolidWorks with a
... ContinuedSolidWorks Spline Basics
This video looks at the basics of splines. The different methods for creating splines as well as the manipulation of these splines are demonstrated within this video. The intent of this video is to provide newer users of SolidWorks
... ContinuedThe Basics on SolidWorks Sketch Lines
Check out this video focusing on sketch lines which is the basic element found in all models. The different types of lines found within SolidWorks are discussed as well as some sketching tips. Options that are found in the property
... Continued