Mechanical Engineering
SOLIDWORKS Entrepreneur: Alpha Proto Making Companies Ideas a Reality
Alpha Proto dedicates their time to taking people’s and companies’ ideas from concept to reality. This entrepreneurial team has brought a company’s engineering team to the next level. The result is a team of mechanical, electrical and software experienced individuals
... ContinuedCharlie Hahs, US Veteran – Back to School at 86
A mechanical engineer from the University of Missouri of Science and Technology in Rolla Mo, Charlie started learning 3D software designing at the age of 86 years. His university education was interrupted when he spent two years in the
... ContinuedContinuous Learning with SOLIDWORKS Certification
When WPI faculty member John “Jack” Hall received his PhD from the University of Florida in 1962, he began a career in vibration analysis and soil mechanics. Jack has a drive for continuous learning. After learning SOLIDWORKS during this summer, Jack earned his Certified
... ContinuedSOLIDWORKS and Makerbot Tutorials: How to 3D Print Cool Stuff
My name is Colleen Gallagher and I am an Electrical Engineering Major entering my fourth year at Northeastern University. This post will discuss three different videos, produced by me, covering how to model and 3D print various items using a
... ContinuedMySolidWorks 101 — How can MySolidWorks Prepare me for the CSWA?
A MySolidWorks for Students Guide: Part 4 Welcome back! Alright, you know a few things about using SOLIDWORKS and now you’re thinking about becoming a Certified SOLIDWORKS Associate (CSWA) so you can increase your chances of getting a job, but you could
... ContinuedMySolidWorks 101 — How do I Make an Account and Why Should I?
A MySolidWorks for Students Guide: Part 2 Welcome back, everyone! In my previous post I talked to you about what MySolidWorks for Students is. Today I will walk you through how to make your own account so you can start
... ContinuedStudent Formula SAE Japan Drives with SolidWorks
Congratulations to all the student teams that competed in Formula SAE Japan last week! The FSAE event brings together engineering students to compete in static events such as design presentation and cost reporting and dynamic events such as endurance and acceleration.
... ContinuedBuilding a Cycloidal Drive with SOLIDWORKS
A Cycloidal Drive is a mechanism used in the engineering world as a speed reducer for an input shaft while reversing its direction. It is able to do this for high ratios in a small space. They do this using
... ContinuedUse Solidworks in Stress Analysis – Measure Stresses, Strains and Displacements
If you are taking a course in Stress Analysis, you will encounter problems that require you to calculate deflections that occur when certain forces/moments/loads are applied. You can use Solidworks Simulation to verify your answers. You have the options to
... ContinuedModifying Wire Connection Points for 3D Electrical Components
Tutorial for SolidWorks Electrical Education Edition Academic Year 2013-2014 Sometimes after you have routed wires you notice that the wires do not connect to the correct connection point. This could also prevent some wires from routing in an assembly. To
... ContinuedWire Harnesses and Tie Clips in SolidWorks Electrical 3D
Tutorial for SolidWorks Electrical Education Edition Academic Year 2013-2014 In the video below, I will show you how to create a wire harness for your 3D assembly with routed wires. I also show the electrical parts library. You can drag
... ContinuedRouting Cables and Wires in SolidWorks Electrical 3D
Tutorial for SolidWorks Electrical Education Edition Academic Year 2013-2014 In the video below I will show you how to connect the electrical components in your assembly by routing cables or wires between them. You can then edit the cables/wires that
... ContinuedSolidWorks Electrical 3D: Assemblies
Tutorial for SolidWorks Electrical Education Edition Academic Year 2013-2014 Once you have created a SolidWorks Electrical 2D schematic and/or line diagram, you can import it into your 3D model using the SolidWorks Electrical 3D plugin. In the video below, I
... ContinuedNortheastern’s ASME Students Teach Engineering Classmates Job-Ready Skills
How do you get that first engineering job? A tough task for any engineering student. Northeastern University’s (NU) American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) student section helps its new members get the skills they need to start their careers. NU’s
... ContinuedCreating a 3D Electrical Component
Tutorial for SolidWorks Electrical Education Edition Academic Year 2013-2014 There are a lot of manufacturers with components already available in the SolidWorks Electrical Library. However, if you cannot find what you need or you make your own component
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