Using a layout sketch
Suppressing features to create part configurations
Creating a new part in the context of the assembly
Detecting collisions in assemblies
This tutorial assumes that you know how to perform basic assembly operations, such as moving and rotating components, and adding mates.
This cuts out 2 sections of the top for the first half of the hinge
This cuts out 3 sections of the top for the second half of the hinge
First Half
Second Half
Pin-locks the halves together
Final Hinge
Run a SOLIDWORKS Motion study for a model that includes a spring and a motor.
Plot the results.
Duplicate the motion study with modified simulation parameters.
Use the results to redesign the model.
Magnitude of the Contact Force Between the Rocker and the Camshaft (Newtons) vs. Time (sec)
Magnitude of the Contact Force Between the Rocker and the Camshaft (Newtons) vs. Time (sec)
(Made by partner)