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Mechanism Library: Microscope Passive Lock Tutorial
I’ve had the privilege of interviewing over 50 engineers while co-hosting the “Being an Engineer Podcast.” I’ve noticed a trend of senior mechanical engineers mentioning that tearing apart and reverse engineering products/gadgets is one of the optimal ways to improve
... ContinuedSOLIDWORKS Part Reviewer: Motorcycle Rotor Basic Tutorial
In this tutorial you will learn how to use a sketch picture as a reference to design the brake rotor. You will sketch over the brake rotor picture and capture design intent. Want to learn more? You can view the
... ContinuedMaking Small Scale Electronic Devices – SOLIDWORKS Live Design
SOLIDWORKS Champion Kirby Downey demonstrates how you can tackle making small-scale electronic devices (such as soundboards) using SOLIDWORKS 3D CAD and 3D Sculptor.
... ContinuedSOLIDWORKS Part Reviewer: Normal Cut Clip xSheet Metal Basic Tutorial
In this tutorial you will learn how to create a basic sheet metal part using the 3DEXPERIENCE Role 3D SHEET METAL CREATOR and the app xSheet Metal. Want to learn more? You can view the full list of previous Part
... ContinuedMechanism Library: How to Design 3 Speed Settings Tutorial
I’ve had the privilege of interviewing over 50 engineers while co-hosting the “Being an Engineer Podcast.” I’ve noticed a trend of senior mechanical engineers mentioning that tearing apart and reverse engineering products/gadgets is one of the optimal ways to improve
... ContinuedSOLIDWORKS Part Reviewer: Normal Cut Clip Basic Tutorial
In this tutorial you will learn how to use the sheet metal features to design a sheet metal part. You will use Base Flange, Edge Flange, Swept Flange and Cutouts using the Normal Cut option. Want to learn more? You
... Continued3D Printed Piano Keyring Holder – SOLIDWORKS Tutorial Part 2
Continuing with your Piano model, you will need to have watched part 1 of this tutorial if you wish to follow on. The next step was to prepare the model by adding print tolerances to make it easier to remove
... ContinuedSOLIDWORKS Part Reviewer: Gasket Part xDesign Tutorial
In this tutorial we’ll design a Gasket part using the 3DEXPERIENCE 3D Sheet Metal Creator role and the app XSheetMetal. We’ll use sheet metal features to create the part and use Extrusion, Wall on Edge and Cutouts to create the
... Continued3D Printed Piano Keyring Holder – SOLIDWORKS Tutorial Part 1
The idea for this tutorial came from looking at a keyring holder I have at home, mine is designed as a guitar amp and the keyrings are guitar jack plugs that plug into he amp. It is something that catches
... ContinuedMechanism Library: Shower Handle Suction Cup Tutorial
I’ve had the privilege of interviewing over 50 engineers while co-hosting the “Being an Engineer Podcast.” I’ve noticed a trend of senior mechanical engineers mentioning that tearing apart and reverse engineering products/gadgets is one of the optimal ways to improve
... Continued