Articles by: TriMech Solutions, LLC

TriMech provides thousands of engineering teams with 3D design and rapid prototyping solutions that work hand-in-hand, from sketch to manufacturing. Javelin became a subsidiary of TriMech Solutions LLC in 2021.

Twist in SOLIDWORKS

twist in solidworks

I want to discuss some parameters you can take advantage of to stabilize sweep profiles when given uneven curvature fluctuations. When it comes to working with sweeps, we need our path and profile. SOLIDWORKS will sweep your profile along your path, however, with 3D sketches…

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Modifying the Simulation Geometry on 3DEXPERIENCE Platform

Abstraction shape changing

When setting up a simulation for geometry build using other 3DEXPERIENCE modeling apps or imported from external applications such as SOLIDWORKS, you cannot directly modify that geometry. Depending upon analysis objectives, you may want to suppress or exclude geometric features such as small fillets or…

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Less Common Ways That Sketches Are Used In SOLIDWORKS

Use Sketches in SOLIDWORKS to define Reference Geometry

Let’s investigate some less-obvious ways how to leverage Sketches in SOLIDWORKS. Sketches are a ubiquitous part of SOLIDWORKS. Obviously, they provide the initial geometry for common 3D features like Extrude, Revolve, Sweep, etc. But their use and utility extend beyond simple feature creation. Use a…

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3DEXPERIENCE Engineering Change Process: Requests vs Orders vs Actions

change requests on 3dexperience

The 3DEXPERIENCE Platform encompasses many aspects of the engineering change process and can be easily implemented into your current processes. Depending on how formalized your approach to engineering change is, you may have multiple stages already in place to get an idea from initiation to…

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SOLIDWORKS Settings with Multiple Versions

SOLIDWORKS versions

With each major release of SOLIDWORKS comes the option to upgrade an existing installation or perform a new/separate installation of the next release (if applicable). The most common choice is to upgrade a previous major release which will keep a single version installed on the computer. Upgrading…

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File Properties and Linked Dimensions that Share a Name

warning about Linked Dimensions that Share a Name

Have you ever upgraded your SOLIDWORKS only to find that you now receive this warning about equations: “This equation uses a file property named ________ that shares the same name as a linked dimension in this model. The file property will now take precedence and…

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Calculating Internal Volume in SOLIDWORKS

Calculating Internal Volume in SOLIDWORKS

You may have come across several scenarios while designing where you want to calculate an internal volume of a model or determine how much liquid or gas can be contained inside. While doing the hand calculations is fun, we don’t have all day for that….

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Sketched Fillets vs. Applied Fillets

solidworks sketched fillets

SOLIDWORKS is a powerful 3D modeling software that allows users to create detailed parts and assemblies. One of the features that makes SOLIDWORKS so versatile is the ability to create fillets, which are rounded edges on a part. There are two main methods for creating…

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Using the Split Command in SOLIDWORKS

split command in solidworks dialogue box

One of the features that makes SOLIDWORKS so versatile is the “Split” command, which allows users to cut a part into multiple pieces. In this blog post, we will explore how the split command in SOLIDWORKS and why someone would use it. The Split command…

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