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SOLIDWORKS Part Reviewer: Blow Molded Storage Case Tutorial
Blow Molded Storage Case: This model of a blow molded storage case is created with Boss-Extrude and Fillet features to begin the exterior of the case. The pockets of the storage case are made with the Cut-Extrude feature utilized. The
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Trash Receptacle Assembly: To calculate the internal volume of the trash receptacle, a boss is extruded up to the body, and then mass properties is used to measure the volume of that solid. This robust trash receptacle also explores the creation
... ContinuedSOLIDWORKS Part Reviewer: Coffee Filter Tray
Coffee Filter Tray: A rib is patterned using “Instances to Vary” in a Circular Pattern, but only certain types of dimensions are allowed to change. The model is built in quarters and halves, then patterned and mirrored and joined together to
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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,
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Necklace: This is a model of a diamond necklace. Revolve-Thin was used to create the choker-like design of the necklace. The diamond was created using an multi-directional Boss-Extrude function. Be sure to check back this weekend for the second part to this Women in
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Blow Molded Bottle Part 2 – The Bottle: The preform from Part 1 is inserted into this part as the first feature, following the manufacturing process. The rest of the bottle is then modeled from the neck down. Suppressed features
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Blow Molded Bottle Part 1 – The Preform: This is a model of an injection molded preform which will be heated and blow molded into a bottle. Undercuts are removed from the threads so the part can be injection molded
... ContinuedSOLIDWORKS Part Reviewer: Hose Clamp Assembly Tutorial
Hose Clamp Assembly: Uses simple features to accomplish a complex task of unfolding a stamped metal part. Also demonstrates Shell Outward, and uses Fill Pattern to create a linear pattern that updates to fit its surroundings. Download: Hose Clamp Assembly Complexity: Moderate
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Water Bottle Cage: This Water Bottle Cage demonstrates using “Spline on Surface” to get the outline of the wireform used to hold a water bottle on a bike. It also demonstrates the setting for guiding a sweep along an adjacent
... ContinuedSOLIDWORKS Part Reviewer: Thumb Splint Tutorial
Thumb Splint: Ever break a finger? I know I have several times in my youth and I always wondered how the splints were made. Take a look at this thumb splint and see how they are created in SOLIDWORKS! A
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