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Castle Blocks Tutorial
This SOLIWORKS tutorial is for a castle themed block set. The set is created by a single extrusion which is then split into each block. The split bodies can then be filleted, chamfered, and revolved to create themed blocks. If you would like to add the decals seen in the tutorial you can download them from the blog below.
... Continued4 Part Plaster Mold Tutorial
This is a SOLIDWORKS Tutorial to create a 4 Part Plaster Mold. Follow the tutorial to see how to use the split tool and combine to create a complex 4 piece mold of a beaker design. The beaker mold model needed for the tutorial is available from the blog below.
... ContinuedDinosaur Pull Along Toy Tutorial
This is a SOLIDWORKS Tutorial to create a Toy Dinosaur Pull Along. In this tutorial see how to DXF files can be used to create a detailed multi body part. Then export select bodies into new parts to create an assembly. The assembly can then be used to produce an analysis of the toy in motion. The DXF and part files needed for the tutorial is available from the blog below.
... ContinuedIce Cream Bowling Skittles Set – Tutorial
This is a SOLIDWORKS Tutorial for creating an ice cream themed bowling skittles set, the tutorial demonstrates simple revolve sketches, how to apply decals to round and spherical faces, and how to create a simple motion analysis of the bowling ball knocking over all the skittles for a strike! The decals, and the bowling alley part are available to download in the blog below,
... ContinuedDomino Run Tutorial
For this SOLIDWORKS tutorial learn how to create a Domino Run. In this tutorial you will create a set of Domino track pieces for an assembly. You can then use that assembly to run a Motion Analysis and watch those dominoes fall!
... ContinuedWooden Ice Cream Stacker Tutorial
For this SOLIDWORKS tutorial for a wooden ice cream stacker, see how equations are used to make quick dimension changes to sketches and features to create multiple parts quickly, the parts are then used to create a final assembly of the toy.
... ContinuedMarble Run Tutorial
In this SOLIDWORKS tutorial, a range of simple modelling features such as extrude boss and cut, lofted and swept cuts are used to create a set of track parts. These are then mated together into a fixed assembly in preparation for a motion study. The marble part for this tutorial is available to download from the blog.
... ContinuedStained Glass Window Tutorial
This is a SOLIDWORKS tutorial for a stained-glass window, follow the tutorial to see how you can utilise convert entities to create a beautiful window design. Circular pattern, conic sketch and thin feature are used to create the intricate lead frame of the windows glass. Then relax and add colour to your window glass using appearances.
... ContinuedThe Lions Tour SOLIDWORKS Challenge
Why Compete: With the upcoming British and Irish Lions Tour of South Africa, MECAD Systems from South Africa and Solid Solutions from the United Kingdom have decided to partake in a 3-part series of challenges of our own. A fantastic
... ContinuedRide-on Electric Unicorn Car- Part 2
In this blog we continue to work on our ride-on electric unicorn car by adding the electrical components needed to make things move!
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