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Why use SolidWorks? – A Parametric Demo

 This video is a demonstration of the SW design process.  We explore the basics of the sketcher, parametric features, and design intent.  We make a manufacturing print of our part, then expand our part into a product family using configurations and a design table.  This demonstration simply scratches the surface of what is possible in [...]

Do you Digg it?

I am trying something new and different.  I am wondering what would happen if people actually visited my site?  Would they really click the revenue generating ads?  Would they buy things from the product links?  Can I ever get ahead of the cost of hosting?  Let’s try something together, Digg SolidWorker! What will come of it?  If it [...]

Boolean Subtraction with Indent

Take a quick tour of boolean subtraction methods, both distructive and non. See how the Indent feature can change your life. Perhaps you could try something exciting and new in your next design.

Threads on a Shaft and Cosmetic Threads

Everyone wants to put threads on a shaft. Of course, there is almost no reason to actually model threads, unless you are CNC machining from the model geometry. There is a middle ground; Cosmetic Threads. In this Video we will re-explore sweeping threads and apply a cosmetic thread as well. Will this put an end [...]

Solid to Sheet Metal in SW2009

SolidWorks 2009 introduces a new sheet metal command that accelerates the development of flatenable sheet metal parts from solid bodies. This new tool makes quick work of an old project.

Selected Contours and Sketch Sharing

Selected Contours allow you to selectively use regions of your sketch when creating Extrudes and Cut Extrudes.  Sketches can be reused by sharing them between features.  Learn why your mouse cursor has a dead fish head next to it when you try to create a new extrude from a faulty sketch.

Exploring Linear Patterning

In this exploration of linear patterning we will use the geometry pattern and vary sketch options of the Linear Pattern Feature. We will also see how instances can be uniformly spaced across a part with either equations or a curve driven pattern. Plus a $1 challenge! …

DezignWorks Quick Demo

In this video we take a look at the DezignWorks add-in for SolidWorks. DezignWorks is a Reverse Engineering tool for collecting data with a digitizing arm directly into SolidWorks Sketches. DezignWorks is compatible with Microscribe, Faro, and Romer portable coordinate measurement machines. CADDWorks Corp. is a DezignWorks reseller and trainer in Pennsylvania and the surrounding [...]

K-Factors and Fun with Sketch Equations

Relative Views and Compound Angle Miters

Modeling a Bottle Cap

As a follow-up to the bottle modeling post we will calculate the volume of the bottle and model a cap.

Modeling a Bottle

How to buy SolidWorks

In today’s video we discuss the basics of buying a seat of SolidWorks from your local reseller.  We review the editions of SolidWorks, Subscription Service, and Add-Ins.

Using Indent to form a handle

Using the Indent command and other SolidWorks features we create a snap in handle insert for a blow molded bottle.  This video uses several multi-body modeling methods to create two bodies with matching curvature and matching snap in retention geometry.

Dodecahedron learning

Have you ever wondered how to model a Dodecahedron D12? How about generating a flat pattern of this 3D geometric wonder?  Recently at a technical education conference my employer CADDWorks Corp. received a request by a high-school teacher for information on this very topic. In this video you will see some basics of surface modeling, [...]

Understanding drawing templates

There has been a very positive response to my Part Template video, and with that response has been many requests for a video on Drawing Templates and how they relate to Sheet Formats.  SolidWorker.com is primarily user request driven.  You have spoken and I have heard.  Please enjoy this video and continue to send in [...]