SolidWorks
SolidWorks is a solid modeling computer aided design software and a computer aided engineering application used by engineers and designers. Essentially, SolidWorks allows the user to build a model on their computer. This not only helps the user to understand what their product looks like but also how it would work with all the components all together in one place. It also makes it easier for others to understand what the designer is trying to create.
SolidWorks and the Pinball Machine
After drawing out the team's ideas for the Pinball Machine and talking to the ACity team, WPI students decided to create a CAD model for the entire pinball machine. The process of this is shown below.
CAD Resources
Beginner SolidWorks Tutorials: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ulttc_2p4DY&list=PLrOFa8sDv6jcp8E3ayUFZ4iNI8uuPjXHe
SolidWorks Tips & Tricks: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BdC04dlj01w
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3D CAD Design Software. SolidWorks. (n.d.). Retrieved February 25, 2023, from https://www.solidworks.com/