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Designing rotating machinery requires a thorough analysis of potential vibrational feedback that could occur in the system during operation. If proper precautions are not taken, excessive vibrational excitations in rotating systems can create catastrophic failures. In this article, see how we used 3DEXPERIENCE STRUCTURAL roles and Abaqus FEA software to perform an analysis workflow focusing on the identification of critical speeds where large vibrational excitations are most likely to occur.

Reports are boring. However, they are often necessary and can be a useful tool to prove that work is getting completed in a timely manner. But why not make them more interesting to look at and easier to read? We can do that using Excel and some SQL knowledge. 

After solving a study in SOLIDWORKS Simulation, exact numerical values of the result plot can be obtained from specific faces or nodes in the model using the Probe feature for post-processing. This article demonstrates how to use the Probe tool in SOLIDWORKS Simulation to see results on specific nodes or on particular faces/entities.  

Precision and accuracy are two important factors when 3D modeling in CAD. Engineers and designers must ensure that their digital models align perfectly with physical objects or meet stringent quality standards. That's where Geomagic for SOLIDWORKS comes into play, providing a powerful suite of tools to streamline comparing digital models with real-world objects. The Deviation Analysis feature is a game-changer for professionals seeking perfection in their designs. In this article, we explore how to use the Deviation Analysis tool in Geomagic for SOLIDWORKS and the numerous benefits it offers.

With 3D printing, customization and personalization are essential. Whether you're a professional engineer, an artist, or a hobbyist, there's often a desire to add that extra touch to your 3D printed creations. GrabCAD Print Pro understands this need and offers a powerful feature to meet it – the Labels tool. In this article, we'll explore how you can use the labels feature to add custom text to the surface of FDM 3D printed parts, turning your designs into unique, standout creations.

Cloud Services is a collection of SOLIDWORKS data and collaboration tools on the cloud, now included with all new purchases of SOLIDWORKS 3D CAD. The Cloud Services tools can be used for a variety of purposes, from simple 3D design sharing & markup, to CAD-aware cloud storage, to full change management.

Knowing how sketch relations affect your SOLIDWORKS model helps reduce errors and unwanted results. The two commonly misunderstood relationships are Pierce and Coincident. It can be challenging to know when to use each relationship because they seem to behave the same way in most situations. In this article, we discuss the difference between the two and why Pierce relationships should always be used for features like sweeps and lofts.

In SOLIDWORKS Composer, users can set up actors to constrain motion in a project. Doing so lets us specify the ways in which specific actors can move, effectively limiting their degrees of freedom. This controlled motion is similar to how mates can be used in SOLIDWORKS assemblies to do the same. 

SOLIDWORKS PDM includes a whole set of tools for Bill of Materials beyond what we’re used to in SOLIDWORKS alone. Using these tools, we have options for differing formatting and new ways to export and compare. We can even treat bills as their own entities without completely losing the parametric link between a model and BOM. Let’s explore some of these options.