We all know how to make a helix in SOLIDWORKS, right? Well what if you needed to create a non-circular helix? Think squares, rectangles, slots, etc. How would you create that? The Helix command and Spiral command in SOLIDWORKS can only be created from a sketch circle. In this post, I will illustrate an example of creating a rectangular spring in SOLIDWORKS using clever surfacing and curve commands.
Some remote workers struggle to be as productive on their mobile workstation screens alone, or are toggling tasks between one or two additional monitors - but are your monitors equipped to handle all your engineering needs? If you use 3D CAD software like SOLIDWORKS, you’re likely already aware that when working on designs, display quality is critical, so monitor size and resolution quality can influence how effective and efficient you are in your digital workspace.
Do you have external references in your SOLIDWORKS file that you need to manually remove? Then this article is for you! Refer to other posts at the end of this article to learn more about what external references are and when they are appropriate for use. The scope of this piece will be purely about manually removing external references in part files.
Geomagic for SOLIDWORKS is a reverse engineering software and add-in that allows CAD users to efficiently import and work with scan data, large STL files, or other mesh-based models directly in the SOLIDWORKS environment. Once the add-in is enabled, Geomagic for SOLIDWORKS appears as a tab in the CommandManager for SLDPRT files.
A hybrid method of computational fluid dynamics analysis was used to enhance the design of a medical device to improve its ability to maintain a stable microclimate around a patient, but also to reduce both the computational efforts and the time required to obtain these results.
This study was part of the Virtual Optimization Pasta production process (OPAV) research project, which resulted in a simulation model that could be used by industrial pasta manufacturers to help them improve the quality and production process of their pasta.
SOLIDWORKS 3D CAD software is a solid investment. It can help keep your data under control, eliminate repetitive work, and further improve your product development process. In this article, we list six ways you can maximize your investment and save on future seats.
Creaform, a leader in handheld and portable metrology-grade 3D scanners, recently introduced a new series to their HandySCAN product line: the SILVER Series. The SILVER Series features two new models: the HandySCAN 307 and the HandySCAN 700. Learn more about these brand new products from Creaform here.