Tutorials

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

Introduction to Blow Mold design in SW

24 10 Intermediate
This is an introduction to blow mold design using SolidWorks. The recommended workflow to successfully accomplish the design and modeling of a fundamental production tool in today's industry.

SolidWorks Best Practice Tips 01

38 9 Beginner
This is a collection of "best practices" and "tips" when using SolidWorks. We have compiled them over time. Not all of them are of our authorship, as more experienced users have made huge contributions on this subject. We hope you find this series useful. From time to time we will be posting more tips and advice for a more fruitful and professional use of SolidWorks. Stay tuned!

Rare Bottle 06262021

22 9 Intermediate
Learn how to model our Rare09262021 bottle. You can download the files here: https://grabcad.com/library/rare-bottle-09262021-1

Surfacing With SolidWorks

10 8 Beginner
This is a short course on 3D modeling in SolidWorks using surfaces. Surfaces have many advantages for modeling objects aimed at the general consumer market (bottles [plastic, or glass for perfumes and beverages], phones, watches, hand tools, power tools, etc.). The course will be divided into several parts. We will try to cover from the basics, to the more complex use of surfaces. Stay tuned for the different parts of the course. Enjoy!

Chess Knight

15 7 Expert
Modeling Breakdown of our Chess Knight. You can download the model here: https://grabcad.com/library/chess-knight-13

Want to Improve your Modeling Skills in SW?

24 5 Intermediate
This, more than a tutorial, is a series of recommendations to improve your SolidWorks modeling skills. We cannot forget that if we are on the road and it has become easier, it is because others have already walked it and contributed their share to the evolution of us. List of some SolidWorks Masters from whom we should learn: Thomas Parel https://www.coroflot.com/parel/Portfolio1 Edward Eaton (Dimonte Group) https://dimontegroup.com/projects/mistronics-advantage-housing/ https://dimontegroup.com/projects/natus-echo-screen-iii/ https://dimontegroup.com/news-resources/ Mike J. Wilson https://www.mikejwilson.com/otw.html Paul Salvator http://www.zxys.com/swparts/ http://www.zxys.com/ Rob Rodriguez https://www.axiscadsolutions.com/#portfolio TRIAXIAL (Design and Analysis) http://www.triaxialdesign.com/consumer-products/

Dairy Quarter Bottle Modeling

4 6 Expert
Tutorial to model our Dairy Quarter bottle in SolidWorks. You can download the 3D files here: https://grabcad.com/library/dairy-quarter-gallon-1

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

KAPPA PISCO BOTTLE

4 2 Intermediate
This is a Modeling Breakdown of our KAPPA PISCO bottle. You can download the SW file here: https://grabcad.com/library/kappa-pisco-bottle-1

Surfacing With SolidWorks 17

11 2 Intermediate
This time, always under the 3D Sketch theme, we will see the Spline on Surface tool. Another tool in the arsenal for surface modeling (and also with solids). Don't miss the next lesson.

The Fastest Way to Do it: 001

5 2 Beginner
This is a tutorial for beginners and intermediates. It is about modeling a part as fast as possible, not in speed, but in less modeling steps. Are you up for it?

Carvings and Strange Things...

1 0 Beginner
To help a friend with these carvings, and to kill some time!. You can download the 3D files here: https://grabcad.com/library/ornamental-stuff-00-1

Mandalorian Helmet

12 0 Intermediate
This is a tutorial on how to model our version of the Mandalorian helmet. The model was done very fast, less than an hour, and we didn't worry so much about the measurements but the proportions. We didn't do a lot of details, just the basics to present it to a group of students. Anyway I think it can be useful for some SW colleagues. You can download the 3D model here: https://grabcad.com/library/mandalorian-helmet-11

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.