reference plane
The SOLIDWORKS Section View is a great tool to investigate the details of complicated parts and assemblies. For instance you can use the section view when: A Shell command is used with or without multi-thickness checked, A Hole wizard is used to make sure holes are aligned,…
When you need a SOLIDWORKS profile sketch normal to model edge, for say a Swept profile sketch, hold off on generating a Reference Plane. If you preselect the edge close to the endpoint where you want the plane to be generated and select the Sketch tool……
When you need to generate a SOLIDWORKS Reference Plane at an angle, typically you would select a face or plane for the reference angle, then select an edge or axis on which to rotate about. But this may not be in the position you want it…
How would a CSWE design a marble roller coaster? (Part 1 of many) [VIDEO]
A marble roller coaster should be easy to assembly and use as little material as possible. If it can be made with very little material then it can be 3D printed at very low cost. When designing these parts I will consider how they will…