SOLIDWORKS Tutorials
How to Create Runners in SolidWorks Plastics
SolidWorks Plastics Runner There are many practicle applications of runners in mold design. The runner in the picture above (T shaped bit) allows two parts to be made from a single gate. When the plastic has cooled, this runner can
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Do you know a student on vacation? What better time to share SolidWorks 3D CAD software with someone you know. The SolidWorks Summer Edition provides a 60-day trial of SolidWorks to students and educators. Tutorials on how to get started are located inside the
... ContinuedChanging Configurations In SolidWorks Plastics
Cooling Time and Air Traps of a Part with Two Configurations You might have realized your initial part is not ideal for molding. Air might get trapped or it could take too long to fill up or cool down. If you
... ContinuedIntroduction to SolidWorks Plastics
Plastic Injection Molding Injection molding is very widely used in industry when creating plastic parts. SolidWorks Plastics is an Add-in for SolidWorks that simulates this process. It is included in SolidWorks Education Edition 2013-2014.* To learn more about SolidWorks Plastics
... ContinuedSolidWorks at ASEE K12 Teacher STEM Workshop in Atlanta
Hundreds of educators spent Saturday at the 10th American Society of Engineering Educaiton (ASEE) K12 Teacher workshop in Atlanta Georgia. The ASEE event was sponsored by Dassault Systemes. I was fortunate to present with two great educators, Fred Stillwell and
... ContinuedFor Students and Educators – SolidWorks Summer Edition, 3D CAD Software
Are you a student or educator interested in using SolidWorks this summer to learn what it has to offer, or get ahead of the game for next year? Try our FREE download of SolidWorks Student Engineering Kit for the summer!
... ContinuedSolidWorks 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 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
... 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
... ContinuedMy.SolidWorks Gets the Answers You Need Quicker and Easier
For students trying to get through your design projects, or for instructors trying to help your students, My.SolidWorks makes getting the answers you need quicker and easier! My.SolidWorks is a new online experience that makes engaging with the SolidWorks Community
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