This is a tool to create complex parts in SolidWorks. Adds materials between profiles in two directions to create a solid feature. In this tutorial we create two profiles in different planes and fill the material using Boundary Boss /…
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Mirror Entities in Solidworks
Mirror Entities in solidworks is used to replicate / mirror any features or parts / bodies w.r.t to a plane / face of a part. To demonstrate how to use this feature create a box of 10x10x5 at a distance…
Pressure Plate In SolidWorks
This is more of an exercise. We are going to design a pressure plate in SolidWorks.
Draw a Hex Nut in SolidWorks
In this tutorial we will be drawing N M12x1.75 hex nut. We use the following sketch as reference The dimensions are in mm.
How to Draw a hyperbola
This is curious, case where there is not standard tool in solid works to draw the hyperbola. To get the sketch of hyperbola we create a surface of the cone using revolved surface & a plane surface and create a…
Lofted Cut in SolidWorks
Like loft which fills materials across profiles in different planes, lofted cut is used to remove material across profiles. For starters let create a cylinder of 80mm in dia and 50 mm in length. You have to use extrude to…
Fillet Feature in SolidWorks
Fillet is another basic features used in part modeling. Fillet is similar to chamfer except it is use to round the edges / corners. In engineering fillet is use for avoiding stress concentration or to facilitate smother flow of stress…
Chamfer feature in SolidWorks
This is again one of the basic feature and frequently used feature in creation of parts in solidworks. To demonstrate how to use the chamfer tool in SolidWorks we will extrude a part and them apply chamfer on one of…
CSWA Advanced Part modeling Question 1
This is an example from the sample exam. Please check this page for list of CSWA tutorials & resources. Question. Build this part in SolidWorks.Unit system: MMGS (millimeter, gram, second)Decimal places: 2. Part origin: ArbitraryA = 63mm, B = 50mm,…
Solidworks Tutorial – Picture Holder Assembly
You can download this tutorials in pdf from here. In this tutorial you will create a picture holder, consisting of a rectangular base with 4 vertical axes on it. You will get to know some new features, such as the…
Cswa Exam Questions and Tutorials Collection
Sample questions that give insight into the Certified Solidworks Associate Exam. These are redistributable and legal. Question Paper 1 Question Paper 2 Tutorials from Solidworks
Helical Spring in Solidworks
Tutorial on how to draw a helical spring in SolidWorks. To draw a helical spring first we will draw a circular helix and then use the sweep feature of solidworks to sweep a profile resulting in a spring. Video Instructions…
SolidWorks CSWA Tutorial 8: Passing the Exam
What to do after passing the exam? 1. Visit the SolidWorks Virtual Testing Center. 2. Print out your certificate. 3. Copy your CSWA certification number and place it on your resume.
SolidWorks CSWA Tutorial 7: Simulation & FEA
7. Know the theory and application methods of SimulationXpress. The seventh part of CSWA video tutorial series by Dassault systems, the solidworks developer. Topics covered a. Understand basic finite element theory
SolidWorks CSWA Tutorial 5: Reference Geometry
This is fifth part of solidworks certified associate exam video tutorials by the solidworks developer Dassault Topics covered in this tutorial are 5. Review the creation and display for all drawing views. Recognize standard view Know how to create Detail,…
SolidWorks CSWA Tutorial 4: Apply Standard Mates
This is part 4 of CSWA tutorials by the solidworks developer Dassault. 4. Know how to insert reference geometry and calculate Mass Properties. a. Apply the correct material.
SolidWorks CSWA Tutorial 3: Understand Design Intent
This is the thrid part of the video series on solidworks certified associate exam by Dassault Systems (Solidworks developer). 3. Apply Mates that represent model behavior. a. Understand components that are fixed in an assembly. b. Apply standard mates such as coincident,…
SolidWorks CSWA Tutorial 2: Review Exam Questions
This is the second part of the video series on solidworks certified associate exam by Dassault Systems (Solidworks developer).
Solidworks Student Design Kit!!
Solidworks has again shown its support to students and educators by providing the student design kit with 150days evaluation license. This evaluation kit works for 150 days from the date of installation or November 31st 2011, which ever comes first.
SolidWorks CSWA Tutorial 1: Preparing for the Exam
This tutorial gives an overview of solidworks CSWA (certified solidworks associate) exam. Exam features hands-on challenges in many of these areas: Sketch entities – lines, rectangles, circles, arcs, ellipses, centerlines Sketch tools – offset, convert, trim