As is known, the FEM finite element method in calculations, is always subject to the risk of error. It results from many factors, from the given restraint and load, ending with an inappropriate mesh or incorrect interpretation of the results. Today I will try to compare two methods based on available SOLIDWORKS tools. The material used for calculations is Aisi Steel 304 z Re=206 MPa. Beam length....
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Is it possible to save a file from SOLIDWORKS in a neutral format with appearances?
Neutral format (sometimes called open) are mainly STEP and IGES files, sometimes Parasolid. Pliki takie głównie służą do transferu geometrii 3D. Ale w pliku możesz zapisać m.in. wyglądy (texture). Świetnie w przypadku SOLIDWORKS sprawdza się format parasolid (dla SW natywny), który zarówno w części jak i złożeniu umożliwia transfer wyglądów. W przypadku STEPa (zarówn0 203...
Improve accuracy for surfaces contacting without penetration
When conducting a simulation, it is very important to choose the right options. It is, that the restraint conditions have the greatest impact on the results. Jednak tych składowych jest znacznie więcej. Ostatnio, przy okazji pewnych obliczeń pokusiłem się o porównanie opcji dokładnego kontaktu. Opcję tę możesz (a w zasadzie powinieneś) włączyć we właściwościach badania. W zakładce Opcje należy zaznaczyć Popraw dokładność...
Why do parts in an assembly open with feathers and what does it affect??
A blue feather next to the part in the assembly tree indicates this, that it was loaded in Lightweight mode. This is a special mode, which allows you to open assemblies faster by keeping file information to a minimum. Of course, if we want to edit the file or make a cross-section, we must load it to full memory. Loading an assembly with lightened components is faster than loading....
Show or hide tangent edges in a drawing
Settings in SOLIDWORKS can be divided into global and local ones. By global I mean the settings in the system options, that concern the entire program and not a specific document. These settings include displaying tangent edges. Such edges will be visible everywhere between adjacent walls. Long ago, when I studied technical drawing in college, on paper of course....
Driven and read-only dimensions
In SOLIDWORKS, when you redefine a sketch, the program proposes to change the dimension to driven. A driven dimension is gray by default and has no driving property (setting the parameter), it only defines what other dimensions or relationships have established. Except for the redefinition situation, this property can be enabled manually – under the right button or in the Other tab. These dimensions can....