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Case Study: Bolt Analysis

By FEA Training Consultants Inc. November 28, 2016
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Case Study: Bolt Analysis

Hardware such as bolts, nuts and washers are generally used for connections and fixtures. They form an integral part of the component structural integrity. Bolts are governed by standards such as ASTM and are typically stamped with an identifying marking

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How to change Part Dimensions from Drawings?

By FEA Training Consultants Inc. September 26, 2016
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How to change Part Dimensions from Drawings?

The process flow for SOLIDWORKS usually starts with modeling a part / assembly and then afterwards creating a drawing from the model. Usually changes are made to the model and they are reflected across all the drawings. However, it is possible

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Custom Bill of Materials Properties

By FEA Training Consultants Inc. August 22, 2016
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Custom Bill of Materials Properties

When creating a Bill of Materials, it becomes apparent that different industries have different requirements; therefore there is a need to customize the BOM to present the required information. Take for example the case of our simple part as shown below:

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How to edit and customize sheet format in SOLIDWORKS

By FEA Training Consultants Inc. July 25, 2016
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How to edit and customize sheet format in SOLIDWORKS

The sheet format forms the basis template for your drawings and customizing it to suit your needs is a fairly simple process. In order to begin, open a new SOLIDWORKS drawing and select the paper size as shown:     If

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Managing your favorite materials using Materials Library in SOLIDWORKS

By FEA Training Consultants Inc. June 27, 2016
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Managing your favorite materials using Materials Library in SOLIDWORKS

When you become familiar with your industry you may notice that there are frequently reoccurring materials used for one part or another. You may use materials listed in the comprehensive SolidWorks Library or you may create a custom material of

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Interference Detection: Egg in a Box

By FEA Training Consultants Inc. May 23, 2016
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Interference Detection: Egg in a Box

Scavenger hunts has the potential to yield prizes. In this hypothetical example we have found a simple colored egg as shown below

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How to Create Custom Weldment Profiles in SOLIDWORKS

By FEA Training Consultants Inc. March 28, 2016
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How to Create Custom Weldment Profiles in SOLIDWORKS

Not all weldments are created equally. The standard library is a good starting point, however some profiles may not be properly dimensioned and some profiles that you need might not exist in the library. This tutorial will show you how

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Using Weldments and its features

By FEA Training Consultants Inc. January 25, 2016
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Using Weldments and its features

Weldments are typically structural sections cut size and held together by the welding process. This is a very common process for structural members and parts. Let’s consider the following example of a simple frame.

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What’s New in SOLIDWORKS 2016: Mate Controller Feature

By FEA Training Consultants Inc. December 28, 2015
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What’s New in SOLIDWORKS 2016: Mate Controller Feature

Mates are used in SOLIDWORKS to constrain and connect different parts in an assembly. Complex assemblies with mechanical moving parts often present a challenge to the designer to get the desired assembly orientation. Designers have often created multiple configurations to

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