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SolidWorks Tutorial: Industrial Circulator Gas Fan | Design, Assembly & Motion Study
E. A Shehab
in
Modeling
6
3
Beginner
🔧 SolidWorks Tutorial: Design, Assembly & Motion Study of a Circulator Fan 🔧 Welcome to our comprehensive SolidWorks tutorial! In this video, we will guide you through a circulator fan's design, assembly, and motion study, covering all essential components. Perfect for engineering students, CAD professionals, and enthusiasts, this tutorial will enhance your understanding of complex mechanical assemblies and motion analysis using SolidWorks. What You'll Learn in This Video: - Component Breakdown and Design: Detailed steps to model each component of the circulator fan, including the impeller housing, gasket, impeller, engine block, piston, piston pin, seals, connecting rod, crankshaft, bolts, washers, nuts, and base. - Assembly Techniques: How to assemble all parts accurately, ensuring proper alignment and functionality. - Motion Study: Conducting a motion analysis to verify the performance and efficiency of the circulator fan. - Optimization and Validation: Tips to optimize your design for performance, durability, and manufacturability. Why This Tutorial? Designing and assembling a circulator fan in SolidWorks provides a hands-on understanding of mechanical systems and component interactions. Conducting a motion study helps you verify the dynamic performance of your design, preparing you for more advanced engineering challenges.
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mechanical engineer
cfd
cae
fem
fea
solidworks
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Design Of Spur Gear with Equation in SolidWorks
E. A Shehab
in
Modeling
5
0
Beginner
Design Of Spur Gear with Equation in SolidWorks in this Tutorial You will learn 1- Sketching 2- Creating a 3D part 3- Basic movements of your part in SolidWorks 4- Difference in defining your sketch 5- Basic features. We will learn how to Design Spur Gear in Solidworks. 1. Extruded Boss/Base 2. Extruded Cut 3. Fillet 4. Chamfer 5. Circular Pattern 6. How to add Global Variables Welcome to our comprehensive SolidWorks tutorial series, where we delve into the intricate process of designing a steam engine from scratch. Whether you're a seasoned SolidWorks user or just starting your journey in CAD design, this step-by-step tutorial will equip you with the skills needed to craft a functioning steam engine model masterfully. In this tutorial, we'll guide you through the entire design process using SolidWorks, from initial concept and sketching to advanced 3D modeling techniques. Our detailed instructions and practical demonstrations ensure that you gain a deep understanding of each design principle and methodology involved.
SOLIDWORKS
cfd
fea
fem
cad
3dmodeling
spur gear
spurgear
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Tutorial - Analysis of Rectangular beam under UDL in SolidWorks?
Sudhir Gill
in
Design & CAD
2
0
Beginner
Here is the tutorial.
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simulation
load
fea
tutorial
beam
fem
rectangular
cae
udl
uniformly
distributed
SolidWorks Tutorial: Design a Flanged Fitting – Step-by-Step Guide for Beginners
E. A Shehab
in
Modeling
1
0
Beginner
SolidWorks Tutorial: Design a Flanged Fitting – Step-by-Step Guide for Beginners https://youtu.be/VdWSpKY0G2k Welcome to our SolidWorks tutorial series! In this video, we will guide you through the detailed process of designing a flanged fitting using SolidWorks. This comprehensive step-by-step tutorial is ideal for both beginners and experienced users looking to enhance their CAD modeling skills and create precise mechanical components. In this tutorial, you will learn: Sketching Basics: How to create the initial 2D sketches for the flanged fitting. Extrusion and Revolve Techniques: Transforming your sketches into a 3D model using extrusion and revolve features. Feature Detailing: Adding essential features such as holes, fillets, and chamfers to improve functionality and aesthetics. Material Application: Selecting and applying realistic materials and finishes to your flanged fitting. Rendering: Creating high-quality images of your final model for presentation and documentation purposes. Our expert instructor will walk you through each step, ensuring you understand the core concepts and techniques necessary for successful 3D modeling in SolidWorks. By the end of this tutorial, you’ll have the skills and confidence to design your flanged fittings and tackle more complex projects.
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3dmodeling
cad
fem
fea
cae
cfd
mechanical design
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Tutorial: SolidWorks: Combined CAD + CFD + FEA
Fahad Butt
in
Design & CAD
1
0
Intermediate
Very easy to follow, ask questions if you are stuck.
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combined
cfd
finite
aided
computational
dynamics
analysis
tutorial
fea
element
fluid
cad
computer
design
Tutorial - Analysis of Circular beam under UDL in SolidWorks?
Sudhir Gill
in
Design & CAD
1
0
Beginner
Here is the tutorial.
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solidworks
circular
simulation
load
fea
tutorial
beam
fem
cae
udl
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Tutorial - Simulation of Vice Grip in SolidWorks?
Sudhir Gill
in
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0
0
Beginner
The model used is http://grabcad.com/library/vice-grip. The file consists of STEP, IGES, and Solidworks version.
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vice
grip
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