‘optimization’

6 Ways to Improve the Heck Out of This SolidWorks Parts

20 Jan, 2009 by in CAD

improve-solidworks-partsOh, the joys of using a really poorly modeled part and trying not to tear someone’s head off. Quell your rage with this. We’re going to deconstruct a simple part to show you exactly how to optimize part building in SolidWorks.

The part is simple but each tiny facet hold the possibilities of wrecking havoc on your assembly rebuild times. Why does how a part is modeled play such a big role? It creates a standard for you and others to maintain consistent result.

Get these basics down and your co-workers will not feel the need to smash each other. Now, let’s improve the heeeeeeee…ck out of your parts.
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SolidWorks Tip: 5 Ways to Use Treehouse to Speed Assembly Design

08 Dec, 2008 by in CAD

I’ve got an idea. Let’s make starting a project really easy. Throw a bid at the screen and watch the assembly build itself.

While that isn’t exactly happening (yet), SolidWorks Labs is stirring the boiling cauldron of 3D CAD efficiency in an attempt to bring that one step closer.

The Treehouse project allows you to build an assembly structure before modeling anything. Can it help? Yes, and here are 5 ways it will.
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