SOLIDWORKS Part Reviewer: Complex Machine Part 1 Tutorial
Complex Machine Part 1: This is a machined part that has mostly extruded features with a few revolved features, two swept cuts and a boundary cut. Learn the process of creating this machine part by downloading the part below and reviewing
... ContinuedSOLIDWORKS Part Reviewer: Chip Clip Assembly Tutorial
Chip Clip: This deceptively simple looking chip clip makes use of several features used in innovative ways to quickly create the part’s geometry. A setback fillet easily creates the rounded front corner of the clip; body split is used to create
... ContinuedSOLIDWORKS Part Reviewer: Ring Tutorial
Ring: This single body part has an example of a Wrap feature using text and has curvature continuous Face Fillets. This part has an example of an equation driven layout sketch to help visualize the text “unwrapped”. Download the file and modify the text to
... ContinuedSOLIDWORKS Part Reviewer: Simple Weldment Tutorial Part 4
Simple Weldment Part 4: This part is an object made up of several parts welded together. SOLIDWORKS representS this model as a multibody solid NOT as an assembly. The first structural member is using square tubing. Download the part below to learn the
... ContinuedSOLIDWORKS Part Reviewer: Complex Weldment Tutorial Part 1
Complex Weldment Part 1: Since all the pieces are connected end to end they can be placed into one group, useing round tubing for the profile. All weldments need a 2D or 3D sketch which “acts” like the path of sweep. The
... ContinuedInstalling the Toolbox the correct way
A choice you will need to make with regard to installing the toolbox is: Should I install it on the local machine? Or Should I install it on the server? This decision will ultimately be based on whether you are
... ContinuedSOLIDWORKS Part Reviewer: Simple Sheet Metal Part 1 Tutorial
Simple Sheet Metal Part 1: This sheet metal part has a feature that determines the thickness and bend radius. A 14 Gauge Aluminum was used for this model. The Sheetmetal part is symmetric with respect to the right plane except for the
... ContinuedSOLIDWORKS Part Reviewer: Moderate Machine Part 2 Tutorial
Moderate Machine Part 2: This is a machined part that has mostly revolved features with some extruded features and a lofted cut. During the design process you will use convert entities. It creates an “On edge” relation that will update correctly
... ContinuedSOLIDWORKS Part Reviewer: Antique Radio Assembly Tutorial
Antique Radio Assembly: This assembly consists of 19 components (11 unique) including the case which is a multi-body solid that consist of all the external wood pieces. The dial turns and the AM dial numbers show inside the escutcheon. There is
... ContinuedHow to Design a Garage in SOLIDWORKS
If you’re into home improvements like I am, it’s that time of the year to start designing your summer projects. It’s going to be another eventful year at the Tadic household as I plan to have my dream garage/studio built.
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