Tutorials

3D Printing Design Guidelines

194 16 Beginner
3D Printing Design Guidelines ~ 9 Steps to consider while design for 3d Printing.

How do I convert STL graphics to a solid model?

134 30 Beginner
This tutorial will teach you how to convert STL graphics to a solid model in SOLIDWORKS. Try it. It worked for me!

How to convert CAD files in Workbench

131 49 Beginner
How to convert file formats, such as sldprt and sldasm files, to STEP, IGES, STL, Parasolid (.x_t), ACIS (.sat), JT, or VRML (.wrl)

How to convert STL to STEP using FreeCAD

83 23 Beginner
This tutorial covers how to convert an STL to a STEP using FreeCAD. Note: Since STLs are meshes, the resulting model won't be as precise as parts originally made as solids. FreeCAD can export: - Step - Iges - Scad - Dxf - Dwg - Obj - Pdf And many others…

How to Raise Your GrabCAD Score

80 33 Beginner
Your score on GrabCAD is not terribly important, but it is nice to have a better score, and not be "ranked" dead last on a site with four million users. What can you do to increase your score?

Tutorial: How to model involute gears in SolidWorks and show design intent.

74 23 Beginner
The model from this tutorial is found here: http://grabcad.com/library/involute-gear-design-from-scratch-1

Tutorial how to make engine part 1

74 3 Beginner
Connecting Rod file: http://grabcad.com/library/connecting-rod--15

2S Petrol engine case using Catia

71 10 Beginner
This tutorial is about how to model a 2S petrol engine case using Catia V5. This tutorial consists step by step procedure.

How to create a car surfaces based on BMW X6?

69 2 Beginner
you will see some of the advanced method for creating surfaces of a car BMW X6

Amazing Dynamic foldable tabel in solidworks

66 6 Beginner
Support us on paypal so we can create better content : paypal.me/nobodyknow137 circular table is folding here is shown it is quite interesting new mechanism The advantage of this mechanism it take less space as compare to other it is easy to fold if you compare with other ones easy to fold less space good interior design material interior design cool impression on guest cool solidworks project for dynamic analysis

Parametric Gears

67 13 Beginner
In this tutorial I will show you how to make various parametric gears. You will need basic knowledge of Catia tools. Property of Feri Čiradžija, mechanical engineer.

Some Keyshot Tips

56 12 Beginner
Keyshot is pretty easy to use, but there are some tips and tricks which can boost the quality of your output. These are some of the tips I've learned. I pass them on to you and hope they give a boost to your rendering abilities. For additional Keyshot and Photoshop tips check out: https://grabcad.com/tutorials/more-keyshot-and-photoshop-tips

How to change default unit system in SolidWorks

56 15 Beginner
In this tutorial i will show you how to change units permanently in Solidworks.

How to 3D Print Jigs & Fixtures, Part 2: Designing for Print

55 5 Beginner
This is the second part of a four-part tutorial series on how to optimize your manufacturing jigs & fixtures for 3D printing. Today, we'll go over what to do in each design pass as you're optimizing your part, including specific steps to do in your CAD package, your print-preparation tool, and if you're bold, your FEA package. Later installments of this series will deal with FDM material selection and post-processing for jigs & fixtures.

How To Model Complex Sheet Metal Parts in SOLIDWORKS

53 8 Beginner
A step-by-step guide on how to create the shade holder part in the lamp model shown keeping cut outs in curved surfaces straight and true for a genuine flat pattern.