Author Archives: Matthew Gruber
Aero Design Series – Airfoils – Part 1: Introduction – What is an Airfoil?
In this 1st video in a series of 5 about airfoils, we approach the question: what is an airfoil? How do we use them for designing aircraft in SolidWorks?
... ContinuedAero Design Series- Stock Wheel- Part 10: Conclusion
This is the final video where we will discuss the next steps in Aero Design Series
... ContinuedAero Design Series- Stock Wheel – Part 9: Relative References
In this tutorial, we will learn how relative references can be used to efficiently transform one finished stock part into another similar stock part
... ContinuedAero Design Series- Stock Wheel- Part 8: Mass and Appearances
In this tutorial, we will focus on setting the mass and adjusting the appearances of the part
... ContinuedAero Design Series – Stock Wheel – Part 7: Tire Tread and Details
In this tutorial, we will focus on how to make tire thread cutouts and detailing
... ContinuedAero Design Series –Stock Wheel- Part 6: Mirror
In this tutorial, we will focus on mirroring features
... ContinuedAero Design Series – Stock Wheel – Part 5: Fillets and Re-Do Rim Wall
In this tutorial, we will learn to focus on the fillets of the wheel as well as going back up the tree and fixing previous mistakes, for example in the rim wall.
... ContinuedAero Design Series – Stock Wheel – Part 4: Right Plane Cutouts
In this Aero Design Video Series tutorial, we will learn how to do right plane cutouts that form the spokes of the wheel.
... ContinuedAero Design Series – Stock Wheel – Part 3: Saving and Renaming
Welcome to the first in a line of Aero Design Video Series created by Matthew Gruber in collaboration with SOLIDWORKS and SolidXPerts! This first series is for beginners using SOLIDWORKS for the SAE Aero Design and Design/Build/Fly competitions. In this tutorial, we will learn focus on saving and renaming parts.
... ContinuedAero Design Series- Stock Wheel – Part 2: Front Plane Sketch and Revolve
Welcome to the #Aero Design Video Series created by Matthew Gruber! This is the second tutorial in the 10 part series where we will go from the initial mockup to a detailed front plane sketch and revolve feature.
... ContinuedAero Design Series – Stock Wheel – Part 1: Intro and Initial Mockup
In this case, we will be reproducing a wheel in SOLIDWORKS based on measurements of the actual part. This tutorial series will span the full design process, from initial mockup all the way to final details.
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