Solidworks

 

 

• In order to quickly update your knowledge of the current capabilities of Solidworks, please view this video:

Solidworks 2018

• A more detailed description of Solidworks’ Simulation feature can be viewed here:

Solidworks Simulation Data Sheet

• Our first exercise will be using Solidworks Simulation.  A more detailed video that displays Solidworks Simulation’s capabilities can be viewed here:

Solidworks Simulation Video

• Before using Solidworks Vibration Analysis, you should review the theory in order to understand what the software is actually doing for you, as shown here:

Vibration Analysis

• Vibration Analysis in Solidworks

VibrationAnalysisSolidworks2015

https://www.sdcpublications.com/pdfsample/978-1-63057-159-7-4.pdf

• An example of what the automatic generated reports look like is shown here:

Solidworks Simulation Xpress Report

• Online Access to Solidworks Premium w/SimulationXpress:

https://my.solidworks.com/try-solidworks

• Tutorials on SimulationXpress are given here:

https://my.solidworks.com/training/lessonviewer/18-ENG-SIMX-0001/

https://my.solidworks.com/training/lessonviewer/18-ENG-SIMX-0002/

https://my.solidworks.com/training/lessonviewer/18-ENG-SIMX-0003/

https://my.solidworks.com/training/lessonviewer/18-ENG-SIMX-0004/

• How to use Flow Simulations can be seen here:

 

Flow_Sim_InstructorWB_2011_ENG Flow_Basis_of_CAD_Embedded_CFD_Whitepaper

 

• Tutorials on how to use Solidworks FloXpress can be seen here:

https://my.solidworks.com/training/lessonviewer/18-ENG-FLOX-0001/

https://my.solidworks.com/training/lessonviewer/18-ENG-FLOX-0002/

https://my.solidworks.com/training/lessonviewer/18-ENG-FLOX-0003/

 

• A tutorial on FlowExpress, using the Heat Transfer option can be seen here:

Thermal Analysis with Radiation | MySolidWorks Training

https://youtu.be/B69EkHYei2A

https://www.solidworks.com/sw/simulation-heat-transfer-confirmation.htm

 

 

MECH3550ThermalAnalysisDocument

 

• Sustainability Resources:

https://www.solidworks.com/sw/resources/getting-started-sustainability.htm

https://www.solidworks.com/solutions/what-life-cycle-assessment-lca

https://www.solidworks.com/sustainability/sustainable-design-guide/ch1-introduction-terminology.htm

Guide_to_Sustainable_Design

• Costing Resources:

SWW2014_PPT_Costing_Guide E_guide_Your_Introduction_to_SOLIDWORKS_Costing__1_

• Additional Videos on Advanced Solidworks capabilities can be seen here:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X3qgxkNE-N8

http://help.solidworks.com/2018/english/SolidWorks/cworks/c_Meshing_Tips.html

https://youtu.be/nT-lgEfzkVk

• Final Project:

https://my.solidworks.com/asset/3dcc-798951

https://www.dropbox.com/sh/tfu1ilgjivh8uiz/AAAolZcjBdkDEQ65-zzfZzCLa?dl=

MECH3550FinalProject