Tutorials

Surfacing With SolidWorks 06

7 0 Beginner
This is the Sixth Chapter of the mini-course. This time we will study the powerful Filled Surface command. Stay tuned for the next chapters!

Gem Round Brilliant Cut

7 3 Intermediate
This is the tutorial on how to model a gemstone cut in the "Round Brilliant Cut" style. It is an interesting process, instructive and the result is beautiful. You can download the 3D files here: https://grabcad.com/library/diamond-round-brilliant-cut-2 The information about the cutting data and nomenclature of this art is taken from: https://www.gemsociety.org/article/lapidary-fundamentals-gemstone-faceting/ Thanks to Mr. Donal Clark for all the wonderful information provided on his website.

Easy Container Modeling

7 11 Beginner
Learn how to model these types of containers, without having to use the SolidWorks Weldments process. This method is appropriate if you are in a time crunch and need to quickly construct the container. You can download the 3D model here. https://grabcad.com/library/container-to-collect-plastic-containers-1 Thanks to Alex for the support casters The wheels are from: https://grabcad.com/alex-1430 https://grabcad.com/library/2-5-swivel-caster-no-breake-1

Surfacing With SolidWorks 13

7 0 Intermediate
This is chapter 13 of the course. We will do the modeling exercise of a Hair Dryer, completely on surfaces, using the last tools learned so far. You can download the SDPRT file from here: https://grabcad.com/library/hair-dryer-surface-excercise-1 The best combination for this tutorial, is to download the file, open it in SW and follow the tutorial steps. Don't miss the next chapters with more important surface modeling topics.

Ash Tray Modeling

7 0 Beginner
This is a tutorial for beginners (white belt!). We will model, step by step, an ashtray. We hope you enjoy it and get motivated to continue modeling in SolidWorks.

22 LT Container. Solving Problem

6 3 Expert
As we said in the post about this model, a friend of mine was designing this container, and ran into a problem when it came to splicing the handle to the body, looking for a smooth, quality surface for the job. In this tutorial we show what we did to help our friend, we hope you find the information useful. You can download de 3D file here: https://grabcad.com/library/22-lt-5-8-gal-container-with-handle-1

Efebo Plastic Chair

6 0 Intermediate
Design Break Down of the 3D modeling of an "Efebo" plastic chair. This was part of a 3D Design Challenge made at: http://www.productdesignforums.com/topic/6005-3d-modeling-challenge-march-2007/ You can find de SLDPRT here: https://grabcad.com/library/efebo-chair-1

Surfacing with SolidWorks 15

7 0 Intermediate
This time we begin the study of 3D Sketch's capabilities to help you create surfaces. We will look at some limitations of 3DS, and some advantages it has. Don't miss the next lessons.

Movable Stand for 36"x54" Plastic Bags

6 0 Beginner
Tutorial on modeling our movable stand for the 35" x 54" plastic bag hanger. You can download the 3D files here: https://grabcad.com/library/movable-base-for-36-x-54-bag-hanger-1 And also related files: Hanger itself. https://grabcad.com/library/36-x-54-bag-hanger-1 Basket: https://grabcad.com/library/container-to-collect-plastic-containers-1. Basket Tutorial: https://grabcad.com/tutorials/easy-container-modeling

Water Half Gallon SP38-400 Security Neck

5 0 Expert
This is the Modeling Breakdown (MBD) of our half gallon for water. You can download the sldprt file here: https://grabcad.com/library/water-half-gallon-1 Fully modeled using surface techniques at first, and then converted to solid. We hope it will be useful.

Surfacing With SolidWorks 11

5 0 Intermediate
Chapter 11 of the mini course. This time we will do another practice exercise (Nr. 3). A cover for an electronic device with its button panel. In it we will learn how to use Hybrid Modeling, a combination of solid modeling techniques and surface modeling techniques. We recommend downloading the SLDPRT file from here: https://grabcad.com/library/housing-for-electronic-device-1 So you can follow the tutorial with the file opened in SolidWorks.

Surfacing with SolidWorks 04

5 0 Beginner
This is the fourth part of the mini course on surface modeling in SolidWorks. Here we cover the second part of the Boundary Surface command, one of the most powerful tools for surface creation. Don't miss the next chapters!

Motorcycle Gas Tank

5 2 Intermediate
This tutorial was done quite a long time ago. It is a fairly simple construction. Maybe today I would model it differently, but it's pretty instructive just like this. You can downloada the 3D file here: https://grabcad.com/library/motorcycle-gas-tank-2

Challenge Ball

5 0 Intermediate
Somebody ask us how we can model this special ball. So here it is the tutorial. You can download the 3D file here: https://grabcad.com/library/special-ball-1

Surfacing With SolidWorks 12

5 0 Beginner
Chapter 12 of the course. Here we study the powerful Style Spline tool, incorporated in SW in 2014, which allows us to get smoother and more stable curves and surfaces. Do not miss the next chapters of the course.