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Tech Tips and Tutorials for SOLIDWORKS Simulation, FEA, and CFD Applications
Save SOLIDWORKS Simulation Fixtures and Loads to the Design Library
By Mehdi Rezaei, CSWE on July 19, 2018
A time saving tip for SOLIDWORKS Simulation Fixtures and Loads (which are defined for a specific simulation case) is to save them to the Design Library so they can be easily reused in other models….
Looking at SOLIDWORKS Thermal Distribution Simulation
By Sam Sharkawi on July 17, 2018
There are many great modules included in the SOLIDWORKS Simulation Professional product suite such as Optimization, Buckling, Drop Test, as well as a powerful module called Thermal distribution simulation. The Thermal module allows you to…
Test out different Materials with SOLIDWORKS Simulation!
By Sam Sharkawi on July 11, 2018
The extensive SOLIDWORKS Simulation materials library can be used for many things such as mass properties, simulation studies etc. These materials include accurate mechanical properties that come into effect when simulation studies are run. SOLIDWORKS Simulation…
Are you considering adding CFD analysis to your SOLIDWORKS design process?
By Rod Mackay on July 4, 2018
CFD (computational fluid dynamics) analysis allows designers to understand the effect of moving liquids and gasses on their designs. The CFD analysis SOLIDWORKS add-in is called SOLIDWORKS Flow Simulation, and is a general purpose flow…
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…
SOLIDWORKS PCB Design and beyond for Industry 4.0
By Joseph Lyon on June 28, 2018
If you have used SOLIDWORKS PCB, you already know of the vast array of mechanical design tools and collaboration available from SOLIDWORKS 3D, but where do we go from there? We have ensured form, fit…
How to solve complex simulations to enhance product performance
By Rod Mackay on June 21, 2018
Engineering successful, innovative products in today’s competitive environment requires simulation power. The ability to analyze the multifaceted physical performance characteristics of a design before making a prototype can substantially increase productivity. Companies need to solve…
Customize SOLIDWORKS Flow Simulation Input Data Folder
By Scott Durksen, CSWE on May 28, 2018
Generating a new Flow Simulation project brings up the default analysis tree. The SOLIDWORKS Flow Simulation Input Data Folder by default only includes Computational Domain, Fluid Subdomains, Boundary Conditions, Goals and Mesh. These are the…
Estimate required Bolt Strength using SOLIDWORKS Simulation Bolt Connectors
By Mehdi Rezaei, CSWE on May 17, 2018
In SOLIDWORKS Simulation bolt connectors allows us to define bolts without the need for a physical bolt modeled and meshed in our assembly. We can define preload for these bolts, pitch value, factor of safety, etc. …
How to Analyze Truss Problems in SOLIDWORKS Simulation
By Mehdi Rezaei, CSWE on May 7, 2018
This article will show you how to model and analyze truss problems in SOLIDWORKS Simulation. This article might be more useful for mechanical or civil engineering studies. However, any engineer dealing with structural member analysis…
How to show a Deformed Shape as an Alternative Position View in a SOLIDWORKS Drawing
By Mehdi Rezaei, CSWE on May 4, 2018
In a part or assembly environment we can show the deformed shape of a model, from SOLIDWORKS Simulation analysis results, alongside the original model before the load was applied, an example is shown in the…
Manage SOLIDWORKS Simulation Mesh Refinement using an Energy Norm Error Plot
By Mehdi Rezaei, CSWE on April 28, 2018
When it comes to computation with SOLIDWORKS Simulation finite element analyses, we are always looking at integrals. Evaluating those integrals need numerical methods. Gauss-Legendre numerical integration is commonly used in finite element codes for this purpose. The…
Structural Analysis is a breeze with SOLIDWORKS Simulation software!
By Sam Sharkawi on April 25, 2018
Linear Structural Analysis can be very costly and time consuming depending on the route you’re taking, especially if tests are being carried out on physical models! Undertaking virtual prototyping instead of testing a physical model…
How to Estimate Weld Size using SOLIDWORKS Simulation
By Mehdi Rezaei, CSWE on April 14, 2018
There are two types of edge welds in SOLIDWORKS simulation: Fillet Weld and Groove Weld. Each weld type can be single-sided or double-sided. Fillet weld is a triangular weld that joints two metal parts at…
There is a SOLIDWORKS Simulation Package to virtually test your design
By Sam Sharkawi on April 12, 2018
Spending too much time on prototyping and attempting physical tests? Use a SOLIDWORKS Simulation Package to virtually test your design! With SOLIDWORKS Simulation, the virtual testing environment makes validating your design a breeze. If you think about…
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