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The SolidWorks Blog |
A journal of topics related to 3D solid modeling, SolidWorks, and for the discussion of SolidWorks related topics.
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The Importance of Material Properties in Analysis with SolidWorks Simulation
Have you ever considered the importance of Material Properties to your Finite Element solution? What about the accuracy of the data provided by material vendors? As Designers and Engineers, we are used to dealing with tolerances....What will happen to the Finite Element solution if one material property varies?
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Hide vs. Suppressed in SolidWorks Assemblies
Hiding and Suppressing parts in SolidWorks assemblies can have similar looking results, but both operations behave quite differently from each other. At the time this article is written, SolidWorks 2012 has several capabilities of both Hide and Suppress, and even a way to essentially capture the benefits from both. Hiding...
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Creating DXF Files In SolidWorks
3D (-1) (Exporting 2D DXF files) We design in a 3D world, but many parts are manufactured from flat sheet. The flat pattern of a sheet metal part and flat plates used in weldments are examples. Laser and waterjet cutters of flat parts may want to use a DXF file...
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Top Five Return on Investment Areas for EPDM
If you’re reading this post, you’ve likely wondered at some point about how you can help rationalize what may be perceived by some as “intangible” – the return on your investment for implementing a data management solution. Many of our customers have justified the purchase of SolidWorks Enterprise PDM (EPDM)...
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An engineer—and SolidWorks Plastics—on the beach
A couple of weeks ago I spent a very pleasant week down in Fort Lauderdale, and while enjoying a drink with far too many bits of fruit and umbrellas for me to be completely comfortable, I found myself looking over at a beach-front store covered with buckets, shovels, towels and...
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