3D Printing
Puzzle Cube: SOLIDWORKS Tutorial
In this SOLIDWORKS tutorial, I reverse engineer a physical keyring puzzle cube and recreate each of its pieces in SOLIDWORKS using a combination of split sketches, combine features, and careful visual organization. This project is a fun challenge in multi-body modelling and a great way to build confidence with reverse-engineering techniques in SOLIDWORKS.
... Continued3D Printed Troll Ears xShape Tutorial
For this Halloween-inspired tutorial, I used the 3DEXPERIENCE xShape app to design and model a troll ear headband for my son’s Box Troll costume. The tutorial covers creating a reference sketch, sculpting the ear with subdivision modelling, refining the headband with functional details such as grip teeth, and preparing the part for 3D printing.
... ContinuedUsing SOLIDWORKS and 3D Printing to designing Custom LEGO Wall Mounts
One of my favorite things about combining engineering tools with my hobbies is finding creative ways to display the things I love. Recently, I’ve been diving into using SOLIDWORKS and 3D printing to design custom wall mounts for my LEGO
... Continued6 3D Printing Pro Tips from a Power User Champion
3D printing your SOLIDWORKS models? Check out these 6 3D printing pro tips from a SOLIDWORKS Champion! Danute Petrova-Nikolova draws from her design and 3D printing backgrounds to bring us this very special episode of SOLIDWORKS LIVE Design.
... ContinuedSurface Modeling a 3D Printed Monster Truck
Using 3D Sculptor (containing the xShape app), Jason Pohl shows off some simple surfacing wizardry during the latest SOLIDWORKS LIVE Design episode. We explored the creation of a toy monster truck! See how we combine the powers of xApps like xShape and SOLIDWORKS 3D CAD here.
... ContinuedTrick or Treat Cookie Cutter SOLIDWORKS Tutorial
For this SOLIDWORKS trick or treat tutorial, see the tricks used to create some spooky treats! To follow this tutorial you will need to download the DXF files from the blog. See how to use the DXF files, thin feature, and offset entities to create 2-part cookie cutters, this includes some tips for creating your own DXF files for importing into SOLIDWORKS.
... ContinuedSugar Skull Nesting Doll Tutorial
In this SOLIDWORKS tutorial we will create Sugar Skull themed nesting dolls. In this tutorial I will demonstrate the use of the scale tool to create decreasing sized dolls. The decal used in this tutorial is available to download from the blog.
... Continued3D Printed Pumpkin Accessories – Tutorial
This is a SOLIDWORKS Tutorial to create 3D printed pumpkin accessories. The accessories created are for a bat, the 3D printed parts can be pushed into a pumpkin allowing you to decorate it without carving!
... ContinuedCat Treat Toy Tutorial
For this SOLIDWORKS tutorial, you can follow to create a Goldfish shaped Cat Treat Toy ready for 3D printing. The DXF files for this tutorial are available to download from the blog below. You can also download and 3D print this design yourself as the STL files are also available to download.
... ContinuedA Working Miniature Tower Crane
In this blog and video we go through the learning process of designing, coding, 3D printing and building our own tower crane.
... Continued