Solidworks Tutorial – How to make a complex part using Lofts
Here is a short video I made for other Solidworks users on how to create a complex part using the loft command [embedyt] http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3lVkZzyEvTE[/embedyt]
What is the best way to design metal & steel doors and frames using CAD?
My answer to What is the best way to design metal & steel doors and frames using CAD? Answer by Scott Tarcy: I utilize Solidworks so I will explain my answer using features in Solidworks. First, you should understand how doors and frame are made in real life. For example, if you are talking about…
3D Printed Iceberg
A very cool project I recently completed is a 3D printed Iceberg. No, I did not literally 3D print ice… Here is the story My client, Piper Mavis, took a trip to the arctic last year. She took the following photos of a very interesting iceberg from the boat she was on. …
What should I do to be more creative in CAD?
My answer to What should I do to be more creative in CAD? Answer by Scott Tarcy: My advice is to design a product that is significantly different that what you have traditionally designed. For example, my background has mostly been in plastic part design. I have gotten a few sheet metal projects but assigned…
3D Designing Company Awards Made from Sheet Metal
This week’s blog post is on a recent project where the client needed a stylish base to hold glass awards. These were being handed out at his company’s annual party for leadership. The awards are shown the following pictures. This project was done using…
Why Solidworks is not available for Mac?
My answer to Why Solidworks is not available for Mac? Answer by Scott Tarcy: This would be a question for Dessault Systems, the creator of SW. However, if you have a Mac and want to use SW you can do this by running a parallel operating system (Windows) on your Mac. It is not that…