There are lots of CAD software available these days. Some are available for designers and engineers who are creating a broad variety of items. Others serve niche markets, like those available for bike frame design, jewelry, and home layouts. Below is a growing list of tools 3dEngr has direct experience with. Solidworks is designed for […]
If you want to study and practice for the CSWP exam, be sure to check out this free CSWP Exam Guide featuring 34 tips from Certified SOLIDWORKS Professionals. Except for the slight hiccup on Part one all was well, but what to do about section two. Sure there is some limited information on it but
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If you want to study and practice for the CSWP exam, be sure to check out this free CSWP Exam Guide featuring 34 tips from Certified SOLIDWORKS Professionals. I haven’t taken a test for a few years, since the EIT (engineer in training) so the 3 hour format of the CSWP was not something I
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So right after I started truly studying for the CSWP some of the blogs had rumblings about things being changed. The first site I noticed (and I follow many) GabiJack.com, . Gabi is a Solidworks user and has been documenting her studies of the software including her initial certification. Her post regarding a conversation with
Seems like a good enough title for a place to post some models. This is the sheet metal part created by following the built-in Solidworks tutorial. The file was saved as a .3dxml file and uploaded to 3DVia so that it could be embedded here. You’ll need the plug in to view everything properly. The
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Get started with a free membership and access SOLIDWORKS tutorials & online training to go deeper. So one of the keys to the CSWP test is how the part is modeled about the origin. Because the center of mass is given in relation to this point it is clear that an incorrectly oriented part will result
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In addition to the 10 CSWP tips below, read our newer article: 3 Quick SOLIDWORKS Tips to Help You Pass Your CSWP on the First Try. Although I’ve still got a few things to go over I’m almost ready to take a shot at the CSWP. In preparation I’ve collected a few notes for myself on
Many products these days are more than just simple polygons slapped together. Increasingly ergonomics and design are becoming the driving force behind device designs. These complex shapes can be difficult to model. Some designers use mainly surfaces, which are plentiful and powerful within solidworks, but of course there is another way to make some of
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Choosing how and where to start and end solidworks features can significantly impact the design intent of a model. Although there are numerous start and end conditions in general, the selection criterion on a feature by feature basis is very specific and surprisingly intuitive. The easiest way to review these is by example. For the
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