SOLIDWORKS for Makers Tutorial Part 2: How I designed and built an acrylic pressure casting vessel
Welcome to Part 2 of this design and make project. If you’ve not seen or read part 1, I suggest you start here. When we concluded Part 1, we had completed the design on our acrylic pressure pot, this section
... ContinuedChanging the View Orientation in xApps | Tech Tip Tuesday
When creating a 3D model, you are constantly changing the view orientation of your model, and SOLIDWORKS xApps allows you to quickly change between different views. Learn how to change the view orientation efficiently on xApps by using the Reference
... ContinuedSOLIDWORKS for Makers Tutorial Part 1: How I designed and built an acrylic pressure casting vessel
If you read my Festive Ornaments blog last year, you’ll know how much of a pain casting clear epoxy can be, if you haven’t you can check it out here. In the blog I use some techniques that can help to
... ContinuedCustomize SOLIDWORKS with S Key and Mouse Gestures | Tech Tip Tuesday
Take a deep dive into SOLIDWORKS customization with the S key and mouse gestures. SWUGN leader Adam Stadelmann shows us everything you need to know about customizing and how to save time and clicks. Learn more and connect with
... ContinuedFastening Features in SOLIDWORKS: The Mounting Boss Command | Tech Tip Tuesday
Injection molded plastic part design is easy with SOLIDWORKS due to features like the Mounting Boss command. Watch this video from the SOLIDWORKS Training team to learn how to use the Mounting Boss command to quickly fit two plastic bodies
... ContinuedEdit Imported Models in SOLIDWORKS | Tech Tip Tuesday
Learn how to edit imported models to convert selected geometry into SOLIDWORKS features. SOLIDWORKS Champion of the Year 2023 and SWUGN leader Eric Beatty explains one of the tips he finds most helpful: how to use the “Edit Features” capability.
... ContinuedSOLIDWORKS® Support Monthly News – July 2024
Hello to all, Welcome to the new edition of the SOLIDWORKS® Support Monthly News! This monthly news blog is co-authored by members of the SOLIDWORKS® Technical Support teams worldwide. Here is the list of topics covered in this month’s Blog
... ContinuedSOLIDWORKS Drawing Tutorial: Baby Swaddle Part 2
For this SOLIDWORKS drawing tutorial, I decided to take the baby swaddle I designed in this tutorial, and show you how I would create the drawing sheet for production. I demonstrate a range of features in this tutorial, including inserting drawing views,
... ContinuedFastening Features in SOLIDWORKS: The Lip Groove Command | Tech Tip Tuesday
SOLIDWORKS is the ideal tool for injection molded plastic part design due, in part, to features like the Lip Groove command. This week on Tech Tip Tuesday, the SOLIDWORKS Training Team will teach you how to use the Lip Groove
... ContinuedSOLIDWORKS Visualize Tutorial: Baby Swaddle
For this tutorial I wanted to share a personal project I’m working on. I decided after having my two sons that I wanted to start designing and eventually producing my own baby muslin swaddles and what better way to test
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