FEA Static Thermal Stress Analysis Tutorial
Check out this video tutorial using SolidWorks Simulation to run a FEA static analysis on a brake rotor from the SolidWorks SAE tutorial. This video shows the set up and running of a static study due to thermal
... ContinuedA Project that Teaches
Over my many years in construction I have seen some really great engineering and some things that were not so great. So I decided to try my hand at a project for my school district and by some miracle it worked. It
... ContinuedSheet Metal Joist Hanger
For this post I decided to make a joist hanger that is used in building things such as decks. I made this part using the sheet metal tools. The part was started by using a base flange which was U
... ContinuedEdge Factor Announces Reality Redesign Winners in PINKBIKE Competition
At SolidWorks, I get to work with amazing customers, from middle school teachers to university researchers. I also get to work with our commerical customers that design amazing products. I first met Edge Factor producer, Jeremy Bout filming at SolidWorks
... ContinuedFEA Thermal Simulation Tutorial using a Brake Rotor from the SolidWorks SAE Tutorials
Check out this video tutorial using SolidWorks Simulation to run a FEA thermal analysis on a brake rotor from the SolidWorks SAE tutorial. This video shows the set up and running of a thermal simulation that looks at the
... ContinuedDuke Motor Sports Accelerates at FSAE Michigan
The SolidWorks EDU team is back from FSAE Michigan and we really appreciate all the thank you letters and messages and ideas to make our SAE Sponsorship even better. Duke Motorsports student and endurance driver, Costi was kind enough to thank
... ContinuedEducator Events for a SolidWorks Summer
It’s the summer, schools out and that when instructors go to work. They go to class, conferences and learn about new technology and tools. ASEE 2012 You will see the SolidWorks Education Team at the American Society of Engineering Education
... ContinuedWhisk in SolidWorks
A friend of mine suggested that I make a whisk in SolidWorks. The project proved to be fun, and not very difficult. The whisk consists of five metal loops. I only created one, and I used a design table to
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Cool Robots with SolidWorks
SolidWorks supports many robot events around the world. When the SolidWorks EDU team gets great models, images and stories – we like to share. WPI was the first school in the US to offer an undergraduate program in Robotics Engineering.
... ContinuedSolidWorks Education Facebook Page for Students and Educators
www.Facebook.com/SolidWorksEducation was released today. Designed for students and educators that love SolidWorks, we listened to your designs and your ideas to develop this Facebook page. The Facebook SolidWorksEducation page focuses on the SolidWorks Community, SolidWorks Tutorials, SolidWorks Jobs, and SolidWorks Certification. It's all
... ContinuedFormula SAE Michigan – the final day
Well the endurance test is today with all these engineering students trying to get the best performance out of their cars. Rose-Hulman exemplifies a team that can come back and keep getting stronger. They were a pleasure to watch. Perhaps
... ContinuedFormula SAE Michigan – students at their best
My day at FSAE Michigan starts with a stop at the F1inSchools US finals. What a difference a year makes. I first met Team Raptor, Kelly, Sabine, Anna, and Claire last year at the US finals. These girls, now in high school from Marietta
... ContinuedFormula SAE Michigan – Engineering Students at their best
The Formula SAE Michigan event tests students’ engineering skills in automotive design, business practices, team work and presentation skills. The students here are from all over the world and have been working tirelessly for days to get their cars ready
... ContinuedCeltic Knot in SolidWorks
I modeled this knot for a class last month, and it was a challenging problem. The part is based on a boundary feature which is patterned three times about the z-axis. I adjusted the tangent length on the first and
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