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SOLIDWORKS Simulation 2020 Mixed Draft & High Quality Mesh
Author: Scott Durksen; CSWE, Javelin Technologies Draft Quality elements provide faster solve times as each tetrahedral element only contain 4 nodes, one at each vertex. Switching over to High Quality mesh elements is required for accurate stress results, which adds
... ContinuedGalaxy Bead Maze Toy Tutorial – Part 2
Part 2 of the Galaxy themed Bead Maze Toy Tutorial. Part 2 we will create the beads for the maze, and create a final assembly with all the parts. Ensure that you have watched Part 1 of the tutorial first. In Part 1 you will learn how to create the main structure of the bead maze, which involves the use of 3D sketch and the sweep tool. You will also be shown how to add decals to a model. The decals and DXF files are available for download in the description.
... ContinuedAccelerate Product Development with eDrawings 2019
eDrawings 2019 enables easy collaboration throughout the supply chain with enhanced file support and install-free design sharing. Enhanced Design Collaboration In a global market companies have to consume and understand 3D design data from multiple design solutions. eDrawings 2019 enables teams to
... ContinuedGalaxy Bead Maze Toy Tutorial – Part 1
Tutorial to make a Galaxy themed Bead Maze Toy. Part 1 you will learn how to create the main structure of the bead maze, which involves the use of 3D sketch and the sweep tool.
You will also be shown how to add decals to a model. Part 2 we will create the beads for the maze, and create a final assembly with all the parts. The decals and DXF files are available for download in the description.
Taking to the Woods with a SOLIDWORKS-Designed Ultralight Tent
Warning: DO NOT TAKE UNTESTED GEAR INTO THE WOODS. Especially if said gear would be essential to survival in a worst-case scenario. With that preface, here we go… Living in Greenville, SC, Pisgah National Forest is an outdoors enthusiast’s playground
... ContinuedWhy you should use the defeature tool in SOLIDWORKS 2019
Fully detailed models have their benefits such as accurate BOMs, machining instructions, precise simulations, and true to life renders. As great as fully featured models and assemblies are, in some scenarios a defeatured version has benefits of it’s own. For
... ContinuedBenefits of the Structure System Tool in SOLIDWORKS 2019
Application Engineer; Colin Murphy, highlights the new enhancement “Structure System” in SOLIDWORKS 2019! Learn how this new tool can save you time and clean up your feature tree! What are the benefits of Structure System? Creating structures using the conventional
... ContinuedSOLIDWORKS Tech Tip – Adding Realistic Depth of Field
Learn how to add realistic depth of field to your images and then how to animate this effect in Visualize Professional.
... ContinuedThe Speed Shop-Concept Handlebars for a Classic Track Bike
As someone who has a need for speed in the two-wheeled self-propelled category, I enjoy playing around with bike concepts. The off-season generally provides time and open space for this, and this last one was no different. The target bike?
... ContinuedTopology Studies for Pocketing Parts
Have you ever looked at a part and wondered if the design was over-kill or under-kill? If you are in an industry where weight and speed are of the utmost of importance you probably try to make the lightest
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