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.
Global variables in Solidworks refer to linked values that you can use in a model. It follows the same concept as in basic mathematics and computer programming. In Solidworks, global variables make modifying the dimensions of your model easier. Let us use a case study of a simple cylinder. In mathematics, the volume of a …
Moment of inertia measures how much a body can resist rotation about a particular axis. In mathematics, it is the summation of the product of the mass of each particle and its square distance from the centre of rotation. Mathematics has formulas for regular shapes, and there are ways to derive the moment of inertia …
The jog feature in Solidworks is used to add two (2) bends to a sheet metal part with a single line sketch. It is straightforward to create jog bends in Solidworks sheet metal. During fabrication, however, it is a bit more complex. To make a jog during fabrication, there is a particular die set that …
If you are an engineering student or have a mathematics background, you must have encountered curves at some point. From simple harmonic motion curves to sine waves, to motion curves. Solidworks has an exciting feature called Equation driven curves that we can use to generate these curves from their equations; parametric or explicit. In this …
In this tutorial, you will learn how to make a revolved cut using SOLIDWORKS. This feature is available in the Features tan under the CommandManager as shown below in the referenced image. A pre-defined axis is a must to apply this command. You will see why that is important when I further explain with an …
In this tutorial, you will learn how to merge solid bodies in SOLIDWORKS. Combine is the feature that is used to merge multiple bodies in a single file. The boundary condition entails that the two bodies must coincide with each other and have to exist in the same part file. If not, then the feature …
While working on a CAD file at times we need to create a duplicate of a given part. In such cases, we should be aware of methods to rename apart so that we don’t have duplicate files. The steps to rename a part are as follows: Firstly, go to Tools>Options. As soon as you click …
High-level projects require the use of Assemblies. Mating assembly components in SolidWorks means creating relations between parts, to simulate movement and different type contacts. SolidWorks allows you to create mates efficiently, which means great savings in time and effort. Using basic mates inside an assembly There are different types of mates, they mostly depend on …
In SolidWorks, making gear is a simple process. To make a gear you just need to follow a few basic steps which are as follows: Start by sketching three concentric circles. Make angles of 10,5,2.5 degrees from the center of the circles. Make a 3 point arc with the first point as the 2nd circle …
Material is a very important criterion when making a CAD. Hence one needs to know the methods to deal with materials in SolidWorks. At times you have to choose a material that might not be there in the SolidWorks library. One should know the process to add material and edit its property when needed. In …