Understanding Bend Allowance Options in SOLIDWORKS
When working in sheet metal, we need to be able take a folded sheet, flatten it, and have an accurate size flat pattern. In SOLIDWORKS this is achieved by selecting the relevant bend allowance options in the Sheet Metal tool.
... ContinuedHow to get FREE Access to SOLIDWORKS as a Student
Many college and high school students these days are lucky enough to have access to SOLIDWORKS in their classrooms and computer labs. This is a really great way to learn not only 3D CAD, but engineering and design principles in
... ContinuedSOLIDWORKS Part Reviewer: Thumb Splint Tutorial
Thumb Splint: Ever break a finger? I know I have several times in my youth and I always wondered how the splints were made. Take a look at this thumb splint and see how they are created in SOLIDWORKS! A
... ContinuedSOLIDWORKS Part Reviewer: Toolbox Assembly Tutorial
Toolbox Assembly: This assembly was created with several sheet metal components. Almost all the parts are made with sheet metal features and can be flattened out. Several different sheet metal features are used in the individual files including edge and miter flanges,
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Chisel Assembly: Review how the Chisel Assembly was created feature by feature with the part reviewer tool. This Assembly is comprised of two parts, the chisel and the handle. For the handle, instead of adding relations via an assembly, the
... ContinuedResetting the SOLIDWORKS registry
Over time within SOLIDWORKS it is possible to make a wide array of customisations to your user settings and also your user interface. It can be hard to keep track of these changes if you are editing them on a
... ContinuedSOLIDWORKS Part Reviewer: Moderate Machine Part 3 Tutorial
Moderate Machine Part 3: This part uses the rect layout sketch which is shared between multiple features. Download the part below to learn the techniques needed to create this part. This is part three in a six part series. Take a look
... ContinuedSOLIDWORKS Part Reviewer: Light Bulb Tutorial
Light Bulb: This model has some unique features in it to create the bulb geometry. There are two sweep features that include a swept cut to create the lower threads. There is an example of composite curve to create a complex sweep path using easy
... ContinuedSOLIDWORKS Part Reviewer: Die Cast Tutorial
Die Cast: Fillets and draft are important features to the integrity of a die cast part. Appropriate use of fillets and draft help prevent cracking, tears and shrinkage, and insure proper flow and cooling of the alloy. This part, although deceptively
... ContinuedSOLIDWORKS Part Reviewer: Z-Chair Tutorial
Z-Chair Tutorial: Pay attention to detail and don’t be chair-less when you reverse engineering your work. This chair is a good part for users who are curious about how surface commands are used on non-swoopy shapes. It’s a good example
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