SOLIDWORKS MBD 2019: Security, Sheet Metal Support, and Copy Scheme
SOLIDWORKS Model Based Definition (MBD) 2019 introduces additional security settings for exported 3D PDF’s to protect intellectual property. MBD 2019 also now supports sheet metal parts and annotations such as bend notes and bend tables. Additional flexibility is given to
... ContinuedSOLIDWORKS: Basics of Reference Geometry
Utilizing SOLIDWORKS Reference Geometry for Complex Designs For basic SOLIDWORKS models, users can often complete designs by leveraging only the default planes and available model geometry. However, as the complexity of designs increases, it often becomes necessary to create and
... ContinuedSOLIDWORKS 2019 Sheet Metal Tab and Slot
Sheet Metal Tab and Slot was introduced with SOLIDWORKS 2018 and it gave engineers a great and fast way for a common time-consuming task. But it did not last long or the first SOLIDWORKS users started to demand more functionality,
... ContinuedBeam Calculator – A Potential Toolbox Utility in SOLIDWORKS
As everyone knows SOLIDWORKS is the best solution provider for 3D Design. And there is a powerful tool called Beam Calculator which is more helpful for calculating different beams with respect to loads we apply.
... ContinuedSOLIDWORKS FEA Dilemma: SOLID or SHELL Element?
Solid element or Shell element? This is one of the most frequently asked questions when using SOLIDWORKS Simulation in FEA analysis work. This article provides comparison on some of the key specifications of SOLIDWORKS Simulation. We will look at a
... ContinuedHow to Transform a Solid Object into a Complex Surface
SOLIDWORKS includes many powerful toolsets that enable designers to start from a basic set of features to more demanding processes. In this video, I’ll demonstrate a technique that enables users to control a solid object and transform it into a
... ContinuedSOLIDWORKS PCB Rookie Camp: Schematic Symbol Wizard
As a newer addition to the SOLIDWORKS roster, PCB is still working hard to build its legacy. With new features like the Schematic Symbol Wizard, it’s turning heads with its blinding speed as it helps you crank out new symbols
... ContinuedSurface Modeling in xDesign
Learn step-by-step instructions on how I created my very first xDesign model using only surfacing tools. The model I created, a shovel, comes in many shapes and sizes and has helped humanity since the Neolithic period to move dirt, dig
... ContinuedAircraft Engine Mount – Frequency/Vibration Testing
The intention of this article is to describe a portion of the process required to engineer a frame and engine mounting system for a single engine aircraft. Figure 1: Many Design Options are available. For example, the above image depicts
... ContinuedShowing Global Min and Max Values of Results in Flow Simulation
This week a customer asked me a simple question about Flow Simulation: “How do I know where the minimum and maximum values are on my model?” This is a good question as it can be very useful to see exactly
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