Lately, I’ve been doing a lot of work with some plastic parts. The parts that I’ve been creating use the Master Model approach. Now this has both upsides and downsides. The technique allows for avoiding the some of the pitfalls of assembly design, such as a complex reference structure. Because everything lives in one part,… Read more »
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Properly Terminating a Thread in SOLIDWORKS
So how do we terminate the threads on something like a mason jar or plastic bottle? Unfortunately the Thread Wizard, added to SOLIDWORKS 2016, does not give us a simple option to finish a thread. There’s a couple methods that I like to use. There is one that is quick and straightforward, and the other… Read more »
SolidWorks Surfacing: Skipping Modeling Steps using the Intersect Tool
In SolidWorks 2013, the intersect tool was introduced. It’s core function is to allow easy creation and modification of solid bodies. For example, you can turn a set of surfaces into a solid without having to trim them first. You can also add to an existing solid with an intersecting surface. This means that you… Read more »
A Throwback to Hand Made Goodness
(Photo Credit:mattbossons) I haven’t made the switch to a smart phone. I’m currently putting up my last stand before the inevitable “upgrade.” Don’t get me wrong, I love technology as much as the next guy and probably spend upwards of 50 hours a week just using SolidWorks. But, SolidWorks doesn’t create metal chips when… Read more »