The fold and unfold commands are unique from the flatten command in that they are time dependent. The Flatten feature appears at the end of the tree and can be suppressed and unsuppressed to view the flat pattern, but the fold and unfold features can appear anywhere in the tree. As with other Solidworks features […]
Gearing up for Solidworks World 2010? There is plenty to do, and I don’t want to miss anything. With some of the sessions filling quickly I’ve only made it on the wait list though it appears this is happening mostly in the “hands on” sessions where computers are limited. After seeing Matt West’s post on
Form tools are used during the manufacturing process to create unique features on parts. Punched holes, vents, indentions, ribs and plenty of other functional items can all be modeled this way. Typically once a tool is made it is best to design future parts with the same features to eliminate the need for more tools
A sketched bend is one of the easiest ways to change an existing sheet metal part. In a similar fashion to the “Jog” command a sketched bend can create a feature without adding any material. This helps to maintain a conceivable flat pattern without having to create too many relation rules. A one line sketch
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It’s never to early to start deciding on your itinerary for break out sessions at Solidworks World. Back by popular demand, after a one year lapse, is “Stump the Chumps”. This panel of Solidworks power users will be available to answer all sorts of technical questions. Submit a problematic design or part prior to the
I’ve started to take a look at some of the breakout sessions and events to attend for Solidworks World 2010 and see how busy my days will actually be. There is a lot to be excited about but the one I’m most looking forward to is the Certified Solidworks User Event. This will be my
The jog feature in sheet metal is yet another tool that simplifies design features. Many times a 2 bend step is required for mounting, to avoid other features, or create a simple wall and using the jog feature combines them into one item. A few of the benefits of jog.In the feature manager there is
Ever cut yourself on the sharp metal edge of something? It’s annoying and can hurt really bad, luckily there is a feature that can be designed into your components to alleviate this problem. The Hem feature is an easy way to design out dangerous edges while also giving the vulnerable edge some much needed sturdiness.
Solidworks is going contest crazy this year trying to get people excited for Solidworks World 2010 (only 2 months till kickoff). Tomorrow they announce the winner of the First Timer Contest. One lucky user will get their first chance to attend Solidworks and all it took was a story of their “first time” with Solidworks.
No, Solidworks is not testing your ability to pitch a softball. The K-Factor for sheet metal is a variable used to define the neutral axis of bent material. A bend creates two types of stress on a material. Compression on the inside of the curve (creating a shorter inside distance) and tension on the outside
