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ABS Snap Fit Non-Linear Static Study
I recently acquired a dehumidifying rod from a family member and it was missing the mounting components. After looking everywhere in my family members basement we could not locate the missing items....
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Do you need a DriveWorks form for mobile?
I don’t have to tell you that more and more of the cool kids are using mobile devices. Mobile web page design is becoming more important -especially now that Google’s search engine favors sites that...
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Natural Frequency Analysis
Natural Frequency analysis in SOLIDWORKS Simulation allows us to efficiently investigate the resonant frequencies of a design. This analysis type helps us ensure that the natural modes of vibration...
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Happy Independence Day From 3DVision Technologies
We hope everyone enjoys their 4th of July weekend with good weather, cookouts and spending time with family and friends. In the spirit of this holiday we wanted to share a brief history of the holiday...
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What is the Vary Sketch Option in a Pattern?
I have an option that you might have overlooked or just didn’t know what it does. It’s the Vary Sketch option. The definition from the Help File says, “Select the Vary Sketch option to let the pattern...
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Nominal Wall Thickness Inside Plastics Simulation
Wall Thickness – a major concern when designing a plastic part. During the injection of the mold the melted plastic flow front will always move in the direction of least resistance. You can think of...
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Multi-language in Enterprise PDM Data Cards
In a recent post I gave you some ideas on supporting multiple languages in Enterprise PDM. There are two ways you can “filter” your data cards so users only see the language they speak. You can make...
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3D Printing – Improving Precision, Productivity and Patient Satisfaction
I once had a co-worker that told me being an engineer is a life-time of learning. I have often kept this at the back of my mind throughout my career and it has become very important in my role here...
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Quick Tip: Linear Pattern-Up to Reference
In SOLIDWORKS 2015, Up to reference was added as an option in Linear Patterns. Typically you set the distance between the instances and the number of instances. Now you can specify the distance up to...
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The Analysis Tools Sanity Check
Let’s call it a ‘sanity check’. Sometimes you need to prove to yourself, or possibly your boss, that your analysis tools are calculating results correctly. Maybe you’re reviewing the results and...
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