SOLIDWORKS Simulation
FEM Analysis – Do not be afraid of numerical methods when calculating strength
Machines surround us from every side. Whenever anyone thought of using a branch to lift a heavy stone, he probably considered its strength. Since then, we have made great progress as humanity. At first, there were simple strength calculations with
... ContinuedSOLIDWORKS Tech Tip – Simulation Productivity Tools: LIBRARY FEATURES
Have you ever wondered if there was a way to save a simulation feature such as a load, fixture, or a connector as a library feature, just like SOLIDWORKS? Simulation library features could serve as templates and help accelerate the
... ContinuedTaking 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
... ContinuedUsing Structural Professional Engineer for Shrink Fit Analysis
With the introduction of Structural Professional Engineer to the SOLIDWORKS family of products the ability to solve some complex real world problems using the Abaqus solver is now at our design community’s fingertips. In this example we’re going to look
... ContinuedNon-Linear Tips and Tricks
When you are dealing with a Non-Linear Analysis inside SOLIDWORKS Simulation Premium sometimes is really hard to get the job done. Here there is an extract from my presentation at SWW Los Angeles in 2017 to enhance your workflow and
... ContinuedHow Many Different Ways to Solve a Simulation Problem
How many different ways are there to solve a Simulation problem? There are probably many more ways than you think, so you may be asking yourself: “How can I be sure that I have the ‘right’ answer?” First off, while
... ContinuedSOLIDWORKS SIMULATION – Quick & Easy… and Accurate Design Validation for ALL
Design Validation for ALL
... Continued3D Printing a Custom IPad Stand
Recently it’s becoming increasingly evident that 3D printing is a game changer for most industries’ design processes. Cutting edge technology is making it possible to improve early prototypes and reduce turnaround time. Creating parts in house is easier then ever
... ContinuedHow to use Coupling connector in Structural Professional Engineer
Applying the correct boundary condition in FEA Analysis it’s imperative, otherwise the risk is to get useless results because the setup was faulty. Using the correct tool so It’s very important when you have in mind what to apply and
... ContinuedHandling Interferences for Meshing in SOLIDWORKS Simulation
If you’ve ever run into the case where you get the following message, seen below in Image 1: “At least two bodies are interfering. Do you want to check interference?” Image 1: Detected bodies that are interfering. Agghhh! And I’m
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