Introduction to Solidwork Design Software
SolidWorks® is a registered trademark of Dassault Systemes SolidWorks Corp.SolidWorks (stylized as SOLIDWORKS), is a solid modeling computer-aided design (CAD) and computer-aided engineering (CAE) software program that runs on Microsoft Windows. The SolidWorks is produced by the Dassault Systèmes
SolidWorks is a solid modeler, and utilizes a parametric feature-based approach to create models and assemblies. Parameters refer to constraints whose values determine the shape
or geometry of the model or assembly. Parameters can be either numeric
parameters, such as line lengths or circle diameters, or geometric
parameters, such as tangent, parallel, concentric, horizontal or
vertical, etc. Numeric parameters can be associated with each other
through the use of relations, which allows them to capture design
intent.
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Basic Steps Of Designing the Product with help of Solidwork Software:
- Building a model in SolidWorks usually starts with a 2D sketch . The sketch consists of geometry such as points, lines, arcs, conics (except the hyperbola), and splines. Dimensions are added to the sketch to define the size and location of the geometry.
- Relations i.e. in Some software called as constrains are used to define attributes such as tangency, parallelism, perpendicularity, and concentricity. The parametric nature of SolidWorks means that the dimensions and relations drive the geometry, not the other way around. The dimensions in the sketch can be controlled independently, or by relationships to other parameters inside or outside of the sketch.
- In an assembly, the analog to sketch relations are mates. Just as sketch relations define conditions such as tangency, parallelism, and concentricity with respect to sketch geometry, assembly mates define equivalent relations with respect to the individual parts or components, allowing the easy construction of assemblies.
- SolidWorks also includes additional advanced mating features such as gear and cam follower mates, which allow modeled gear assemblies to accurately reproduce the rotational movement of an actual gear train.
- Finally, drawings can be created either from parts or assemblies. Views are automatically generated from the solid model, and notes, dimensions and tolerances can then be easily added to the drawing as needed. The drawing module includes most paper sizes and standards
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