Andreea A proper graphics card can make a difference between a fantastic SolidWorks experience and constant annoyance at the way you view your projects. Since SolidWorks software is far from being cheap, not taking advantage of all the possibilities it has to offer is downright irresponsible. If you want your system to run as smoothly as …
There are some quite popular 3D modeling software applications been used around the CAD industry, that every designer knows about and SolidWorks obviously falls into this category. This design application was built for the task of modeling and rendering models which it does excellently due to its extensive features and simplistic user-interface. SolidWorks does its …
The LOFT tool is one of the many Solidworks that help you create smooth and organic shapes. It creates a shape by making transitions between multiple profiles and guides curves thus allowing you to create complex geometry with a single tool. Solidworks LOFT Let’s take a look at how we can create a model like the …
In this tutorial, we are going to learn in few steps how to easily use Solidworks to create a cosmetic thread. Let’s quick dive into the tutorial. Solidworks cosmetic thread Step 1 Our usual first steps remain. Step 2 As you must have learned from previous tutorials, we must select the plane we want to create …
If you are an absolute beginner, Creating a Sphere with Solidworks might look like a hell of a challenge. Today, we are going to show you the simple steps you can take to easily create a sphere in Solidworks. Creating a Sphere in Solidworks Let’s take a close look at these three simple commands and …
We have recently worked on designing this 3D model using AutoDesk 123D Design here. Today, we are coming back at it, but this time we are going to be using Solidworks. You are just about to learn how to create a simple 3D sketch using Solidworks. In 3D sketching, a graphical space handle helps maintain …
One the first command one should learn while designing with Solidworks is the Extrude Boss/Base command which is one of the most useful tools you will have to learn no matter the CAD software you use for your designing projects. This feature contains various sub-options like blind, up to a surface, up to vertex, offset from …
Assembly is one of the nicest tools you can make use of while using Solidworks. We are going to use an easy example to help wrap our head around this command in minutes. Let’s get to the most important. Solidworks assembly Assembly roughly speaking help you make a complex model made of other models previously …
If you just came across the two words Solidworks and equation put together, it might sound a little strange. Let’s use this post to look deeper into how to use equations in Solidworks. In Solidworks, Equation Creates mathematical relations between model dimensions or other model properties. They use dimension or property names as variables Let’s take …
SWEEP is the one feature in Solidworks that helps sweep a closed profile along a closed or open path. In this session, we are going to use a simple 3D object as an exercise to demonstrate the use of the SWEEP command in Solidworks. Let’s right dive into it. Solidworks SWEEP Step 1 Create a …
Once again, we introduce you to another computer-aided design (CAD) software battle and in this round, SolidWorks will be sparring against PTC Creo also known as Pro E. First and foremost, it is important that we state their involvement with 3D and surface modeling which means they can be compared. But before pitting these two …
In this tutorial, we are going to use various commands such as Extrude, Loft, Sweep cut, Revolve, Projected Line, Fillet and etc to create a coke bottle in Solidworks. Without further delay, let’s dive into the tutorial How to draw a coke bottle using Solidworks Step 1 As we are used to, start with the …
Before putting the versatility of CATIA against SolidWorks, I think it is important to first note that these CAD giants are produced by Dassault Systemes with the aim of enhancing the level of designs coming out of the mechanical engineering community. Now, focusing on the topic at hand, exploring both software applications is a great …
SolidWorks is one of the most popular CAD software when it comes to 3D modeling and here is a quick tutorial that will help you have a glimpse of what modeling is like while working with Solidworks As the many CAD exercises we worked on here, we will start with having the target image information …
Today we will learn how to create a Circular Pattern in Solidworks. This command allows you to create copies of objects arranged in a pattern both easier and faster. The type of patterns we are able to construct using this feature can be categorized in the following two types: The Line Patterns and the Circular Pattern …