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SOLIDWORKS Part Reviewer: Conduit Elbow Assembly
Conduit Elbow Assembly: This die-cast conduit elbow, while initially appearing to be made from multiple simple, symmetrical extrusions, was complicated by the parting line that runs along one leg of the one conduit. Using a series of split lines and
... ContinuedSOLIDWORKS Part Reviewer: Rolling Cooler
Rolling Cooler: This 16 part assembly of a Rolling Cooler is created by employing many features. The body of the cooler uses Shell and Knit Surface functions. The wheel assembly is built with Circular Pattern and Revolve for the wheel
... ContinuedSOLIDWORKS Part Reviewer: Aluminum Alloy Wheel
Aluminum Alloy Wheel: This model of an Aluminum Alloy Wheel was created by first building an eighth of the solid geometry of the wheel and then using the Circular Pattern tool to form the entire wheel. Pitch Circle Diameter holes
... ContinuedSOLIDWORKS Part Reviewer: Stairs Assembly Tutorial
Stairs Assembly: This assembly has several components, some with multiple configurations to create the stairs, including the handrails, newels and balusters. Some parts use Revolved Cut to create their geometry, others have Swept Bosses. The newel has multiple configurations and uses a Sketch
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Tricycle Assembly: This is a complete assembly of a tricycle model. This assembly is made up of 18 parts that include; Bell, Big Wheel, Bottom Step, Bottom Step Rod, Cap, Fender, Fork Axle Hold, Fork, Grip, Handlebar Clamp, Handlebars, Pedal,
... ContinuedSOLIDWORKS Part Reviewer: Shark Cage Tutorial
Shark Cage: This Shark Week featured model is a Shark Cage. The Weldment design tool creates the structural members from sketch segments that make up the cage. Mirror and Linear Pattern is used to duplicate the bars on the cage and
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Surfboard: This Shark Week featured model is a surfboard with a shark bite taken out of it. A simple Boss-Extrude is used to make the board. Cut-Extrude and Curve Driven Pattern create the shark bite into the board. A logo is
... ContinuedSOLIDWORKS Part Reviewer: Folding Chair – Picnic Table Tutorial
Folding Chair – Picnic Table: This is a functional design of a folding chair – picnic table to create for your front or backyard porches or patios. There are two configurations: one as a chair with a backrest and one as
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Bicycle Brake Assembly: This is a seven part assembly of a bicycle brake. Circular Pattern is used to make the socket set screws and Linear Pattern for the socket button head cap screw. Split Line adds new edges and faces to
... ContinuedSOLIDWORKS Part Reviewer: Bracelet Tutorial
Bracelet: This is the second part to the Women in Engineering feature this week. This model is a bracelet that uses Revolve-Thin to create the bangles. A letter or shape can personalize this bracelet with this tutorial using a letter C.
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