SOLIDWORKS tutorials — page 26

How to Add Custom Material in SOLIDWORKS Custom materials in SOLIDWORKS let you store material properties that are not available in the default library. They are useful…

To fully define a sketch we take origin as a reference point. Origin is always defined as (0,0,0) and is the intersection of all 3 planes. At…

How to Use Global Variables in SOLIDWORKS Global variables in SOLIDWORKS let you define named values and reuse them across dimensions, equations, features, and configurations. They are…

How to Determine Moment of Inertia Using SOLIDWORKS SOLIDWORKS can calculate mass properties for a part or assembly, including moments of inertia. This is useful for rotating…

How to Do a Sheet Metal Jog in SOLIDWORKS A sheet metal jog creates a small offset bend in a sheet metal part. It is useful when…

How to Create an Equation Driven Curve in SOLIDWORKS An equation driven curve creates sketch geometry from a mathematical equation. It is useful for spirals, parabolas, sine…

How to Do a Revolved Cut in SOLIDWORKS A revolved cut removes material by rotating a sketch profile around an axis. It is useful for grooves, turned…

How to Merge Bodies in SOLIDWORKS When you work with plastic parts, molded components, or 3D-printable assemblies, you will often end up with more than one solid…

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…