Mechanical Engineering
Density of various materials
Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) STEM Concepts Addressed: This lesson develops the density of several different materials and different shapes. Density is calculated from dividing the object’s mass by its volume. Students will see that the mass of the
... ContinuedSolidWorks Tutorial 03 Magnetic Block
This tutorial gives students a chance to explore the Hole Wizard, SolidWorks Toolbox and part configurations. Provided by instructor Jack van den Broek (Vakcollege Dr. Knippenberg). Follow these self paced instructions to add color to parts and create an assembly. Marie Download SolidWorks_Tutorial03_MagneticBlock_English_08_LR
... ContinuedSolidWorks Tutorial 02 Picture Holder Assembly
Due to file size, a teacher asked me to posting each one of the12 Dutch tutorials seperately. These Vocational Technical Tutorials created Jack van den Broek , Vakcollege Dr. Knippenberg, Netherlands and SolidWorks Benelux provide create instruction on SolidWorks techniques for creating parts, assemblies
... ContinuedSolidWorks Tutorial01 Axis for Engineering and Technical Instruction
Due to file size, a teacher asked me to posting each one of the12 Dutch tutorials seperately. These Vocational Technical Tutorials created Jack van den Broek , Vakcollege Dr. Knippenberg, Netherlands and SolidWorks Benelux provide create instruction on SolidWorks techniques for creating parts,
... ContinuedWeldments for Buggy and Frame
SolidWorks Weldments are a great tool for creating frames for a buggy, fsae/formula student car frames, robot frames, and support frames. Begin with a sketch and then chose your cross section member or define your cross section member. Add gussets
... ContinuedWhat Can SolidWorks do for Creativity?
What Can SolidWorks Do for Artists and Visionaries in Schools and Elsewhere? By Richard Williams, 9/15/08 The world we live in is getting more dependent upon mechanical aided computer design people and all the related
... ContinuedEngineering Design Graphics Division – ASEE
Authors are invited to submit abstracts for presentation at the conference and inclusion in the conference proceedings. Authors are also encouraged to address other topics dealing with instructional methodology, curricula issues, outcomes assesment, research and graduate programs, technology in classroom,
... ContinuedSTEM and Pasta Building
Can Pasta be used to stir interest in STEM? I could ask another question here as to what do culinary chefs have in common with the art world? Well have you seen any of those masterpieces in the forms of
... ContinuedSolidWorks Teacher’s Weekly
By Richard Williams 3/30/08 “Long, long ago in a far, far away Galaxy” does this phrase sound familiar to you? Even someone my age has watched that Star Wars classic movie a few times over. However, it does bring out a couple
... ContinuedSolidWorks and Education
Hello. I’m introducing myself to the SolidWorks World of users and teachers for the very first time. My name is Richard Williams and I have been invited by SolidWorks to help give some new and different
... ContinuedDetermine Mass of an Object
This lesson uses SolidWorks to determine the mass of an object. Variations of the same object will be drawn, and the lightest object that meets the design requirements will be chosen. Contributed by Brian Moravec. Lesson: Download SolidWorks-Lesson-Mass.doc
... ContinuedLofted Surface
This lesson shows how students can create a complex curved surface that could be used in automotive body design. Students will sketch curves on separate planes in space and then blend the curves together to form a surface. Contributed by
... ContinuedGD&T Effects of Datum Modifiers
Students will discuss the principles of Datum Shift as it relates to the effects of Datum Modifiers in Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerance ASME Y14.5M-1994. In the Datum Shift Exercise, students will calculate "Virtual Size" of the 4x Hole Pattern, "Virtual
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