By admin | January 23, 2010
“Earlier this morning we starting working on the Arm Bracket for the Stapler. If you missed it, You should go back and read about creating the forming tools needed for the Arm Bracket. Now that we have created the forming tools we can move on to creating our sheet metal Arm Bracket.” …
Keep Reading: Building [...]
By admin | September 16, 2009
“This new SolidWorks 2010 functionality has already gotten some press already but I wanted to take a quick opportunity to point out 3 new functions of the Configuration Publisher.” …
Keep Reading: solidworks 2010…configuration publisher « rocksolid perspective – jason raak.
Published by Jason Raak on 9/15/09 on RockSolid Perspective
By admin | August 18, 2009
“Last week, I spoke briefly about the benefits of using the Design library in Why Do I Need to Use the Design Library? . As promised, this week I will show you my favorite way of using the Design Library. Adding frequently used components, with Mate References, to the Design Library allows you to build [...]
By admin | August 18, 2009
“Here we are at the beginning of another fine week in the blogosphere. I hope each and every one of you had a great weekend. I also hope you got some rest because I have tons of tips and tricks to throw your way this week. Today we will start with our continuing exploration of [...]
By admin | August 18, 2009
“Now that we added a feature to the Design Library, we can now add it to a new part. Adding features from the Design Library are as easy as drag-and-drop, so easy even an AutoCAD user can do it ( I Kid). There are two types of features you will drop into a part; features [...]
“This is for the little known and under utilized design library in SolidWorks.” …
Keep Reading: SolidMentor – The Design library in SolidWorks – SolidWorks Tutorials – News.
Published by Ben Eadie on 7/11/09 on SolidMentor
“Have you ever opened an assembly only to find the fasteners in it are huge? This happens a lot when working in a multi-user environment and a network toolbox is not in use.” …
Keep Reading: CATI Tech Notes: Huge Fasteners!.
Published by Leslie Lougheed on 7/8/09 on CATI Tech Notes
“Ever since SolidWorks developed a new way of creating Sheet Metal Forming Tools in SolidWorks 2006 with their Form Tools Wizard I have not used it. I use the old school techniques for creating the forming tool. The number one reason I do not use the wizard is the Orientation Sketch in the form tool [...]
“In Design Faster with Design Library and Mate References Pt1, I described the process for creating components with Mate References to be used in the Design Library. The Design Library is a great place to store assembly components you use most often in order to streamline the assembly process for new assemblies. This example will [...]
“In SolidWorks, you may use the Design Library to store everything from common features to standard assemblies, but what it’s rarely used as, is a library of surface features; surfaces that can be used to aid design. This may feel a little soupy if you’re unfamiliar with surfacing in SolidWorks, but I think you’ll be [...]
“Here’s an easy approach to stop the rot that plagues typical methods of no design practice or too many design practices. I imagine you have your own tricks too, so hit the comments and tell everyone what you and your company do to take on the task of creating the perfect design practice.” …
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“Some of you have a bunch of tips for new users, and some of you wish those people would stop the flow of info for a few minutes while you catch up. So, I stopped, sat down and wrote out my top 12 favorite SolidWorks tips. The first tips I thought of that I would [...]
Also posted in Component Pattern, ConfigurationManager, Dimensions/Relations, Drawing, Mate, SolidSmack | Tagged Component Pattern, ConfigurationManager, Configurations, Design Library, Dimensions/Relations, Drawing, Mate, SolidSmack |
“When was the last time you meandered over to 3D ContentCentral®? Have you ever been there? Whenever people jump onto one of the forums looking for a model, 3D ContentCentral is where they’re inevitably sent.” …
Keep Reading: 3DContent Central – Have you been lately? | Jeff’s Tool Shed.
Published by Jeff Mirisola on 3/23/09 on Jeff’s [...]
