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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…
SOLIDWORKS Simulation 2020 Collapse Tree Folders
By Scott Durksen, CSWE on September 24, 2019
SOLIDWORKS Simulation study trees can become long and harder to navigate when you start into more complex studies. While adding new contacts/loads/fixtures and defining materials/shells/etc, the folders and sub-folders are expanded. In previous versions, collapsing…
SOLIDWORKS Simulation Copy Features to New Studies
By Scott Durksen, CSWE on August 29, 2019
Running multiple SOLIDWORKS Simulation studies on a model typically have similar features. You can duplicate a study to make a new copy and then make your modifications. Right-click on the existing study tab and Copy…
Linear Vs Nonlinear Finite Element Analysis Explained
By Rod Mackay on August 6, 2019
For some designers, finite element analysis (FEA) can feel like a complicated venture. The truth is, if you know SOLIDWORKS, you already have the background to take advantage of simulation capabilities, and using Linear vs…
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…
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…
Using thermal resistance to model thermal condition of touching faces
By Mersedeh Zandvakili on July 22, 2019
If you have been using SOLIDWORKS Simulation Professional or Premium for your thermal analysis, you probably have asked yourself, what is the best way to model the thermal resistance condition between two touching faces? SOLIDWORKS…
Reduce Costs with Optimization Studies in SOLIDWORKS Simulation
By Rod Mackay on July 17, 2019
When completing structural designs, it is common practice to “over-design” our materials. That is, use a size or thickness of material that we know works despite the potential for additional weight. This practice can have…
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….
How to define a Thermostat in a SOLIDWORKS Simulation Study
By Mersedeh Zandvakili on July 12, 2019
Did you know you can set up a thermostat directly in your SOLIDWORKS Simulation Transient Study which will turn the heat power on/off based on the temperature? The thermostat (transient) feature monitors the temperature of…
How to Use Symmetry in SOLIDWORKS Simulation to Reduce the number of Fixtures?
By Mersedeh Zandvakili on May 28, 2019
Did you know you can use symmetry in SOLIDWORKS Simulation to reduce the number of fixtures required to stabilize your model? Using symmetry in simulation will not only simplify your model (and therefore drastically improve…
Stabilize SOLIDWORKS Simulation Studies with Soft Spring and Inertial Relief
By Mersedeh Zandvakili on May 27, 2019
SOLIDWORKS Simulation offers two techniques for stabilizing self-equilibrated models: Soft Springs or Inertial Relief. In a self-equiblibrated model, all of the applied loads are inherently balanced which means that we don’t expect the model to…
Why you should run Interference Detection before a SOLIDWORKS Simulation Study
By Mersedeh Zandvakili on May 24, 2019
Before running any SOLIDWORKS simulation study, you need to make sure there is no interference between different components of a multibody part or an assembly. This can be done using the SOLIDWORKS interference detection tool…
Applying a force to a hole in Simulation will give a uniform load to all locations on the hole. In reality most loading conditions would only apply to the lower half of the hole. The…
SOLIDWORKS Simulation provides an automatic way to export your results to a Word document. The document is based on a Word template that extracts a large amount of data from your study. Therefore, Microsoft Office…
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