Determine 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
... ContinuedCreating Hinge Parts using SolidWorks
In this lesson the students are challenged to disassemble a typical 3 1/2" hinge, apply measuring tools and skills to determine the part sizes, create dimensioned and annotated freehand sketch of each part, then create the parts using SolidWorks. Contributed
... ContinuedMating parts to achieve rotary, linear, and oscillating motions in a multi-part simple engine
Given a static display of the final assembly, assemble the parts files to match. Add mating conditions which will allow for the required motions. Finally, using the simulation tools display the total assembly in motion. Contributed by William Lindsay, North
... ContinuedCreate VEX Models
Learn about the fundamentals of SolidWorks 2007 by downloading chapter 1 of this book. This book features the VEXplorer robot so that you create VEX Models. Lesson: Download FundamentalsVEXChapter1.pdf Sample Parts: Download Gear28.SLDPRT
... ContinuedEngineering Design Graphics Division
The Engineering Design Graphics Division of the American Sociey of Engineering Education promotes teaching, research, discussion, and communication of engineering design graphics. This is accomplished through conferences, short courses, and the Engineering Design Graphics Journal, published three times a year
... ContinuedProduction Engineering using SolidWorks
In this lesson, students assess and apply problem solving and design methods for developing solutions to manufacturing problems. They develop a manufacturing process by identifying process methods and plan the sequence of operations needed to fabricate and assemble a product.
... ContinuedTips to Design Robots
Use these design tips to develop robots. Examples are presentented with VEXplorer components. www.solidworks.com/vex
... ContinuedSolar Bird House
Presentation and discussion of the simply laws of Thermodynamics; Why heated air rises over cooler air? Explore the Density of Substances and why air acts and weighs differently as the temperature changes. Further discussions concerning air density in weather changes,
... ContinuedReflections
This lesson plans uses SolidWorks to examine the relationships of reflected two dimensional geometric shapes. Students will use SolidWorks to create mirrored shape and drag the vertices of the shape over the mirror line in order to dynamically examine how
... 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
... ContinuedBEST Robotics, IGUS Model Files
For BEST Robotics teams, IGUS has provided model files of the following documents: DryLin® N low profile linear guide system NK-01-27, igubal® inch sizes, igubal® flange bearing, Inch sizes, size range E, igubal® form A, inch sizes, size range K,
... ContinuedSolidProfessor
SolidProfessor provides free-learning tutorials to all SolidWorks Education users. The SolidProfessor e-learning tutorials are available in English and Spanish. English Spanish
... 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
... ContinuedMath2Go Accelerated Curriculum
Math2Go Accelerated Curriculum applies science and mathematics concepts to designing a race car. With 10th scale RC Cars, students maximize performance and drive farther, faster, and all while exploring concepts in physics. The Upside Down Wings exercise takes a student
... ContinuedNASA Robotics Alliance Project Web Course
In August and September of 2006, the NASA Robotics Alliance sponsored a beginning robotics course called Robotics with the XBC Controller. This course has now ended, but all of the material from this course is available online at the NASA
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