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Reaction Injection Molding using SOLIDWORKS Plastics
Reaction injection molding (RIM) is a specialized molding technique in which two reagents (e.g., a resin) are mixed and injected into a mold cavity to react and solidify. While reaction injection molding is a low-pressure, low-temperature application, it ultimately results in a high-strength bond. SOLIDWORKS Plastics can help simulate reaction injection molding with thermoset material […]
How to Rotate Components in SOLIDWORKS Assemblies
SOLIDWORKS assemblies make it easy to show how components may look and move in a real-world environment. Before finalizing mates and alignment, you may need to rotate components in your assemblies to simplify downstream workflows. This article will explain the different ways possible after a part or subassembly has been inserted into a top-level assembly. […]
How to Hide, Show, and Isolate Bodies in SOLIDWORKS
SOLIDWORKS provides precise control over geometry visibility at any moment by allowing users to hide and show items in the SOLIDWORKS Feature Tree. This makes it easy to focus on specific features or details within a multibody part or assembly. By selectively controlling the visible bodies in a design, users can reduce visual clutter […]
Failed to Obtain a License for SOLIDWORKS PDM Professional
When working with SOLIDWORKS PDM Professional, encountering license errors such as “Failed to obtain a license for SOLIDWORKS PDM” can be frustrating and confusing. These errors often stem from misunderstandings about how SOLIDWORKS PDM licenses work. In this article, we’ll explore the most common license errors for SOLIDWORKS PDM clients, why they occur, and how […]
Evaluating Angular Deformation using SOLIDWORKS Simulation
When post-processing simulation results, we may want to evaluate the angular displacement of components. Angular deformation represents the rotational displacement of a body or region about a defined axis under applied loads. This is particularly important when torsional loads are applied. SOLIDWORKS Simulation 2026 introduced a much-needed simulation post‑processing enhancement: angular deformation resultant plots. This […]
Père Castor, dis-moi comment écrire une bonne documentation technique
Le jour où personne ne comprit le projet du petit castor Il était une fois un petit castor très débrouillard.Il avait passé des semaines à construire un outil formidable : un système de gestion de troncs ultra-efficace. Interface intuitive (pour lui), logique implacable (selon lui), fonctionnalités puissantes (en théorie). Tout le monde au barrage en […]
How to Create a Sphere in SOLIDWORKS
There are several different approaches to create a sphere in SOLIDWORKS. While it is a straightforward task, you may need to use one or all of the methods depending on your requirements. We will be covering these three approaches: modeling a solid sphere, a surface body sphere, and a hollow sphere. This may come in […]
Modeling Thermoelectric Coolers in SOLIDWORKS Flow Simulation
The Peltier effect is a phenomenon observed in thermoelectric coolers when an electric current is maintained in a circuit of two dissimilar conductors. This results in the cooling of one junction and heating of the other. SOLIDWORKS Flow Simulation has a built-in feature that allows you to define and model thermoelectric coolers to obtain accurate […]
Using Detail and Section Views to Add Intelligence to SOLIDWORKS Drawings
Detail and section views are commonly used in SOLIDWORKS drawings and are an easy way to communicate important details. These view types rely on a parent drawing view, and they generate linework based on the region to magnify or a section cutting line. Of course, when the model changes, the drawing views update. However, significant […]