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Angus Hudson, CSWP
Distributed Coupling for Bolts and Pins in SOLIDWORKS Simulation 2020
By Angus Hudson, CSWP on September 30, 2019
Getting simulation results quickly, while maintaining accuracy, is always a top priority for any analyst. Replacing modeled fasteners with bolt or pin connectors in SOLIDWORKS Simulation is a great way to simplify your model, thus significantly reducing your solution time, without compromising on accuracy. The…
Get peace of mind with the SOLIDWORKS 2020 Simulation Evaluator
By Angus Hudson, CSWP on September 26, 2019
Few things grind an analyst’s gears like setting up a long study to run overnight, and then returning the following morning only to find that the study failed after 25 minutes due to storage limitations in the results folder. Luckily, this will be another one…
Design for Additive Manufacturing with SOLIDWORKS Simulation Topology Study
By Angus Hudson, CSWP on July 25, 2019
Additive manufacturing is no longer a bleeding edge technology; this powerful method is being used across countless industries, for applications ranging from rapid prototyping to jigs/fixtures and production end-use parts. Widespread adoption of the materials and geometric freedom provided by additive manufacturing pushes the boundaries of…
Which SOLIDWORKS Simulation Package is best for me?
By Angus Hudson, CSWP on July 24, 2019
Why spend money on features you don’t need? Similar to SOLIDWORKS 3D CAD, SOLIDWORKS Simulation is offered in Standard, Professional, and Premium packages, giving you a choice of analysis modules, allowing you to get the best value for your software investment. “Which Simulation Package is…
Save Time with SOLIDWORKS Simulation 2019
By Angus Hudson, CSWP on July 15, 2019
What would you do with more time? The sky is the limit: you could become the next Carlos Santana, create an industry disrupting technology, or have more chances to perfect your designs before your deadlines. SOLIDWORKS Simulation 2019 can’t create more time (I wish), but…
Simulate Efficiently with the SOLIDWORKS Simulation Load Case Manager
By Angus Hudson, CSWP on January 22, 2019
Getting valid, informative, and useful results is the goal of any design validation and verification activity, whether it be through simulation or physical testing. However, getting these results efficiently is the difference between getting a product to market, or watching your competitor get there first….
Unify Your Electrical and P&ID Schematics with SOLIDWORKS Electrical
By Angus Hudson, CSWP on January 21, 2019
Schematic drawings are a universal method for detailing the connections between different components in electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic designs. However, they are also a great way to communicate details of process flow or piping and instrumentation design. Our blog often touts the benefits of SOLIDWORKS…
Splice Up Your Life with SOLIDWORKS Electrical 2019
By Angus Hudson, CSWP on January 17, 2019
Much like taxes, new Marvel movies, and broken fillets in SOLIDWORKS, inline connectors and splices are an eventuality for electrical harness designers. These types of connections are easy to set up in SOLIDWORKS Electrical Schematic, but were prone to errors when the design was sent…
SOLIDWORKS and Additive Manufacturing are a Pairing for Perfection
By Angus Hudson, CSWP on January 16, 2019
Do you ever find that an off-the-shelf solution doesn’t quite suit your needs? Maybe you can find something close enough to get the job done, or maybe you can hack several options together, but this can often be a time consuming, trial and error process….
Make your BOM Worth a Thousand Words in SOLIDWORKS 2019
By Angus Hudson, CSWP on September 15, 2018
Creating a bill of materials to document the different components in an assembly is a near universal task. For caution of the word all, let’s stick with saying that most designers will need to perform this potentially time-consuming activity during their careers. Therefore, it is…
SOLIDWORKS 2019 provides the Fastest Way to Your Ideal Silhouette
By Angus Hudson, CSWP on September 14, 2018
Fall is fast approaching, and you know what that means! Pumpkin spice lattes, turkey dinners, and weather that makes exercise about as appealing as waiting for your largest assembly to open. Luckily for us, keeping our file sizes under control is easy with the new…
Backup and collaborate SOLIDWORKS Electrical with SOLIDWORKS PDM
By Angus Hudson, CSWP on July 20, 2018
I think we can all agree that nothing ruins a day quite like learning that hours of hard work were lost because of file management errors. Implementing a product data management system reduces your risk by eliminating overwriting, accidental deletion, and document control errors, leaving…
Design your Harness your way with SOLIDWORKS Electrical Schematic
By Angus Hudson, CSWP on July 16, 2018
What if I told you that there was an electrical software suite that would turn your existing electrical harness design process on its metaphorical head? Copying commonly used blocks, drawing new ones, typing out bills of materials and connecting everything together with lines… Sure, that’s…
Design for the Ages with SOLIDWORKS Simulation Fatigue Analysis
By Angus Hudson, CSWP on July 3, 2018
Whether it’s game 7 of the Stanley Cup Finals, or 20 years into your design’s 30 year operational life, fatigue is an ever present concern that must be addressed! Stress fatigue can cause catastrophic design failures with little to no warning, making its prevention a…
SOLIDWORKS Electrical Component Tree links Symbols & Components
By Angus Hudson, CSWP on April 24, 2018
SOLIDWORKS Mechanical 3D is a staple of the CAD industry , garnering 46% of the 3D CAD market share in 2016. This success can be attributed to many factors, but SOLIDWORKS’ associativity is frequently highlighted as one of users’ favorite features. This associativity acts as…