Tech Tips
Configuring SOLIDWORKS for new Templates
Once Templates have been created, SOLIDWORKS has to be set up so they work correctly. The first thing to do is choose a location where you want these to be stored. It is advisable to choose a location which all
... ContinuedHow to get FREE Access to SOLIDWORKS as a Student
Many college and high school students these days are lucky enough to have access to SOLIDWORKS in their classrooms and computer labs. This is a really great way to learn not only 3D CAD, but engineering and design principles in
... 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
... ContinuedSOLIDWORKS Part Reviewer: Light Bulb Tutorial
Light Bulb: This model has some unique features in it to create the bulb geometry. There are two sweep features that include a swept cut to create the lower threads. There is an example of composite curve to create a complex sweep path using easy
... ContinuedSOLIDWORKS Part Reviewer: Z-Chair Tutorial
Z-Chair Tutorial: Pay attention to detail and don’t be chair-less when you reverse engineering your work. This chair is a good part for users who are curious about how surface commands are used on non-swoopy shapes. It’s a good example
... ContinuedSOLIDWORKS Part Reviewer: Simple Weldment Tutorial part 5
Simple Weldment Part 5 : A weldment is an object made up of several parts welded together. SOLIDWORKS represents this model as multibody solid Not as an assembly. The first structural member used is Al Channel. The four pieces are made as one
... ContinuedSOLIDWORKS Part Reviewer: Piggy Bank Tutorial
Piggy Bank: Let’s have a little fun and create a toy that’s a blast from our past! Download this FREE part and go through the step by step process on how this object was created. In addition, I would love to
... ContinuedSOLIDWORKS Part Reviewer: Sheet Metal Ring Tutorial
Sheet Metal Ring: With this part you will learn how to use the Base Flange feature. This adds all Sheet Metal features and functions in one step. You are able to edit material thickness, material direction, extrude type, bend radius, bend allowance,
... ContinuedSOLIDWORKS Part Reviewer: Adze Tool Tutorial
Adze Tool: This wood carving tool is a multi-body solid part which uses both solid and surface features to create the geometry. This half hammer, half ax looking tool has examples of many surface features including extrudes, cuts, offset surfaces, extends,
... ContinuedSOLIDWORKS Part Reviewer: Compost Bin Tutorial
Compost Bin Assembly: This two-bay compost bin shows how to create a library of custom weldment profiles so the SOLIDWORKS weldment environment can be used to quickly design a wood structure. Download the assembly below to get started! Download: Compost Bin Complexity:
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