SolidWorks is a powerful 3D CAD (Computer-Aided Design) software tool used by engineers and designers to create complex models and assemblies. SolidWorks is known for its user-friendly interface and its ability to handle large and complex designs. In this category, we’ll explore the different features and capabilities of SolidWorks, including creating sketches, designing parts and assemblies, and creating drawings. We’ll also cover advanced features of SolidWorks, such as simulation and analysis, rendering, and automation. Additionally, we’ll provide tips and tutorials for using SolidWorks effectively, including best practices for designing parts and assemblies, creating drawings, and collaborating with other designers. Whether you’re new to SolidWorks or an experienced user, this category is your go-to resource for all things SolidWorks.
An assembly is a type of file which contains multiple sldprt files joined through connections called Mates. These mates connect in multiple ways such as if there are circles, then we use the Concentric mate. If two parts are in a parallel way, we use the Parallel mate to align them and then maybe introduce …
Hi everyone. In this tutorial, we will be looking at splitting a part into multiple parts and saving the bodies separately. This tool is useful when you would like to have a bit of a general idea about multiple things to make from a simple part. For example, take the part below which is just …
In any complex CAD model, a reference geometry plays a very crucial role. You need to use all the reference geometry tools so that it is easier for you to make the geometry. At times you might need reference planes so make any particular cut, extrude, or feature on a body. To make things easy …
Creating wires and ropes in SOLIDWORKS is commonly done with a Swept Boss/Base feature. By using a single circular profile and a path, the Swept Boss/Base feature can create a simple wire. But if you need a more complex illustration, such as that of a pair of twisted wires or a rope with multiple strands, …
Engineering drawing is one of the most important subdomains in CAD design. Generally, for product development when the CAD designs are ready the next job is to make the drawings to take them to the machinists and vendors. Drawings act as a communication between the CAD designers and machinists. They are meant to be clear …
While working with large assemblies on Solidworks at some point of time there arises a need to scale down the entire assembly or scale up the entire assembly. Lets have a look on to how we can scale the entire assembly once it is ready. Ideally to start with it is advisable to do the …
The use of Deform Feature is very simple. If you need to alter any geometry i.e., solid, surface models we can use this feature. Deform is great for creating design concepts or making geometric modifications. It changes complex models that would take too long to do using a typical sketch, feature, or history editing. There …
Finding the volume of ant parts in SolidWorks is an easy task. In SolidWorks, you are provided with the tool to evaluate any design for different parameters. Calculation of any given dimension is possible due to the measure tool. We can use “evaluate” tools to measure a ton of properties in SolidWorks. You can find …
Geometric Dimensioning and tolerance is a very important features in any software. In SolidWorks, you can either add Tolerance in a part of an assembly file or can add it to the 2D sheet. We get the freedom to choose when to add tolerance in any part. Tolerance is a very important part of any …
Path mate is used when we need to constrain a point on a component as it travels along a certain path. For example; if we want to make the red ball travel along the pipe. launch the mate tool, and expand the advanced mates to choose the path mate option. Two selection boxes appear to choose …