Modeling Challenge – Sketching an Approximate Sine Wave
* This is one of a series of modeling challenges you can use to test your SOLIDWORKS skills. First, read the challenge and try to figure out a solution on your own. Then, compare your solution with my good, better,
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SOLIDWORKS Plastics gives the ability to select different manufacturers of plastics and different grades of the material in the class used. SOLIDWORKS Plastics also allows the creation of custom materials.
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See how a simple napkin sketch is converted into a 3D design and then printed out all in a nights work.
... ContinuedHow Often Should I Upgrade My SOLIDWORKS Workstation?
I get asked frequently about hardware in regards to SOLIDWORKS. Sometimes it’s people getting ready to buy their first license and asking about, “What would a good computer be for me to run it on?” Sometimes it’s a big engineering
... ContinuedWhat IS the Best CPU for SOLIDWORKS?
There seems to be a fair amount of confusion about the best computer CPUs for SOLIDWORKS performance. Over the past several months, I’ve seen blogs, forum posts, and presentations that skirt around the subject, with nebulous statements, and in some
... ContinuedPREPARING A SOLIDWORKS MODEL FOR 3D PRINTING
Learn How to Optimize Your Design in SOLIDWORKS to Prepare It for 3D Printing In today’s age of 3D printing, once-inconceivable manufacturing projects can now be brought to life right from your desktop. But whether you’re using a desktop-sized Markforged
... ContinuedSOLIDWORKS 2018: Making Magnetic Mates Even Snappier
What is Magnetic Mates? Introduced in SOLIDWORKS 2017, Magnetic mates was arguably one of the best new features, but as the Beatles put it: “It’s getting better all the time!”. With SOLIDWORKS 2018, things are not only getting better, snapping
... ContinuedGPS For SOLIDWORKS- How to navigate around your models
Moving around and manipulating your models is a key skill to being a SOLIDWORKS power user. Here’s all the tips you’ll need to know to help you navigate around your models.
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Convert your SOLIDWORKS standalone license to an online license
What can’t you do online these days? Why not convert your SOLIDWORKS standalone licenses to online licenses? What is an online license I hear you say? An online license allows you to work between an unlimited number of machines using
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