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Applying Custom Decals to Toy Grocery Set: SOLIDWORKS Tutorial
In this tutorial I wanted to demonstrate how I take my custom designed decals and apply them to parts using 3 mapping options; Label, Projection and Cylindrical. I decided to create a simple wooden toy grocery set to apply the
... ContinuedBook Storage Options using Configurations: SOLIDWORKS Tutorial
When I’m designing for a client, I am usually given a brief to work towards, from the brief I like to create varied options within the brief guidelines to give the client choices, The choices can involve subtle changes within
... Continued3. Mechanisms & Mentorship Video Series: Non-Contact Measurements
Ever wondered what it would be like to be mentored one-on-one by a senior engineer that’s using SOLIDWORKS to successfully deliver solutions to industry clients? My name is Rafael Testai, and in this video series “Mechanisms & Mentorship,” we’ll take
... ContinuedCreate a Cactus: SOLIDWORKS Tutorial
For this SOLIDWORKS tutorial you will need to download the cactus pot and cactus spike parts from the SOLIDWORKS blog below. In this tutorial I am going to demonstrate the use of loft using normal to profile constraints. I will also show you how to use component patterns within an assembly to add the spike onto the cactus.
... ContinuedToy Ironing Board Animation- SOLIDWORKS Tutorial
I have designed ironing boards in the past as a toy designer, and something I would have to test for is how the toy would open/close, and at what height it would be for a child to play with the
... ContinuedMechanisms & Mentorship Video Series: How to Clamp a Really Small Wire
Ever wondered what it would be like to be mentored one-on-one by a senior engineer that’s using SOLIDWORKS to successfully deliver solutions to industry clients? My name is Rafael Testai, and in this video series “Mechanisms & Mentorship,” we’ll take
... ContinuedLayered Ceramic Bubble Vase – SOLIDWORKS Tutorial
While studying Design at the University, I really wanted to push the boundaries of ceramics, and use the technologies available to me. I was always interested in the use of plaster mold making and slip casting as a means to
... ContinuedMechanisms & Mentorship Video Series: Symmetric Over-Center Clamping Mechanism
Ever wondered what it would be like to be mentored one-on-one by a senior engineer that’s using SOLIDWORKS to successfully deliver solutions to industry clients? My name is Rafael Testai, and in this video series “Mechanisms & Mentorship,” we’ll take
... ContinuedZombie Bat- SOLIDWORKS Tutorial
Welcome to this SOLIDWORKS tutorial for a zombie bat, to begin this assembly, I start by creating a baseball bats profile for revolving. One tip for this part, I advise adding any fillets after you have revolved the part, this makes
... ContinuedMechanism Library: Microscope Passive Lock Tutorial
I’ve had the privilege of interviewing over 50 engineers while co-hosting the “Being an Engineer Podcast.” I’ve noticed a trend of senior mechanical engineers mentioning that tearing apart and reverse engineering products/gadgets is one of the optimal ways to improve
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