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The need often arises to model text on parts. Whether we need to mark it with a part number, product serial number, or other identification marks, markings are essential to design requirements. SOLIDWORKS provides us with several methods to get the job done. But not…
Configure SOLIDWORKS Assemblies: Display States and Configurations in Harmony
By TriMech Solutions, LLC on September 19, 2022
Many users are aware of the ability to configure SOLIDWORKS assemblies to show different instances of products in a similar product line. Learn how to use Display States and Configurations in SOLIDWORKS assemblies to show different instances of similar designs. Configurations of an assembly allow…
Utilizing SOLIDWORKS Simulation Drop Test Analysis
By TriMech Solutions, LLC on September 16, 2022
Ever wanted to throw an old printer out the window? With SOLIDWORKS Simulation Professional Drop Test analysis you can experience doing that.
Create a Template with SOLIDWORKS Predefined Views
By TriMech Solutions, LLC on September 15, 2022
When working with SOLIDWORKS drawings, it’s possible to add predefined views to your drawing. This view type is most useful when creating drawing templates. It provides the ability to have your drawing automatically populated with predefined drawing views. As an example, if you find yourself continually…
Best Practices to help you obtain SOLIDWORKS Certification
By TriMech Solutions, LLC on September 14, 2022
When you obtain SOLIDWORKS Certification you will be proving that you are proficient with SOLIDWORKS software. Standing out amongst SOLIDWORKS users from around the world can be challenging. Earning a SOLIDWORKS Certification can help you get a job, keep a job, or possibly move up…
Understanding 3D Printing File Formats
By TriMech Solutions, LLC on September 12, 2022
STLs, OBJs, CMBs, Oh My! With so much file extension alphabet soup going on, it is hard to know what-is-what and when-to-use-which when it comes to 3D printing file formats. Compound that with a myriad of different 3D printing technologies and it is easy to get overwhelmed and…
Using Contour Sketches in SOLIDWORKS for Multiple Features
By TriMech Solutions, LLC on September 9, 2022
One of the benefits of using contour sketches in SOLIDWORKS is that it provides users with the ability to not only add multiple features from the sketch but also a separate part body as well. In this example, I need to create the two end…
Setting up SOLIDWORKS Simulation for Part Analysis
By TriMech Solutions, LLC on September 8, 2022
There is a lot to dig into when it comes to simulation and effectively testing your designs. In this article, we will be looking at three main stages of SOLIDWORKS Simulation and the essentials for getting your part set up for analysis. Finite element analysis…
How to create Hydraulic Schematics with SOLIDWORKS Electrical Software
By TriMech Solutions, LLC on September 7, 2022
Whether you’re designing hydraulic, pneumatic, or electrical schematics, you can use SOLIDWORKS Electrical software. SOLIDWORKS Electrical is a powerful engineering solution that enables designers to create intelligent, interlinked schematics – all on the same platform. Watch the video below as TriMech Solutions Consultant – Applications,…
3DEXPERIENCE: How to Export as a Package
By TriMech Solutions, LLC on September 1, 2022
Collaborating with users outside of your organization just got easier! With the Export as a Package feature, you can quickly bundle assembly files into one single package file. This file can be shared with external collaborators, where their changes can be tracked and sent back….
Import Package with 3DEXPERIENCE Exchange Add-In
By TriMech Solutions, LLC on August 31, 2022
SOLIDWORKS Packages provide a new way for engineers to collaborate on designs with users outside of their organization. When sharing an assembly with an external collaborator, we typically end up with bundles of files that must be zipped and unzipped, and file suffixes like “-version2_done_withEdits_FINAL”….
How to Implement the Publisher and Envelope Tool in SOLIDWORKS
By TriMech Solutions, LLC on August 23, 2022
Many would agree that working on multiple complex assemblies can be a difficult task, especially when components need to reference one another in context. The way that we can circumnavigate some of these issues is to use the Envelope Tool, and there are several ways…
The 3DEXPERIENCE Platform has many great features but check out the video below to see which three are my favorite 3DEXPERIENCE features. Cloud-Based My first favorite thing about the 3DEXPERIENCE platform is that it’s cloud-based. And what that means is that just from the internet…
All new medical 3D printing material: RadioMatrix
By TriMech Solutions, LLC on August 19, 2022
The Stratasys team has developed a ground-breaking radiopaque medical 3D printing material called RadioMatrix that can further enhance medical practice and studies. Now, doctors, researchers and labs can print incredibly accurate medical models that highlight intricate structures when viewed through medical imaging technologies such as…
SOLIDWORKS Sheet Metal Tutorial: Convert a Surface Model into a Sheet Metal Part
By TriMech Solutions, LLC on August 18, 2022
SOLIDWORKS has a plethora of tools right at your fingertips. Sometimes, when it comes to modeling surface metal, we need to get creative with how to generate unique parts. Let us help you discover the array of surfacing options available in the software with this…