As said previously, the third and final part of this series we shall use to have a look at the presentation of CFD simulation results offered by SOLIDWORKS Flow Simulation (abbreviated hereinafter as FS). Part 1 of this series is Read More …
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[047EN]SOLIDWORKS Flow Simulation: Choked Nozzle (Part 2)
In the previous part we have illustrated and discussed the basic set up process for a SOLIDWORKS Flow Simulation CFD project. This part of the series is dedicated to the preparation of the solving process, and the actual solving process. Read More …
[045EN]SOLIDWORKS Flow Simulation: Choked Nozzle (Part 1)
The SOLIDWORKS Flow Simulation is an add-in to the famous middle-of-the-way 3D modelling software package SOLIDWORKS. It offers the basic CFD functions within SOLIDWORKS i.e. no need to go to another programme. This add-in is straightforward to use, as this Read More …
[044EN]3D modelling according to manufacturing process: an example
In 3D modelling, there are usually many different ways to complete the same part. For example, to model an axle-like part, there would be extrusion, extrude cutting, revolution, and other possible methods. Every design engineer has his own habit of Read More …
[043EN]Design of an aluminium collet: problems and what to learn from
The author recently designed and constructed an aluminium collet, and problems have arisen in the design and installation. After the collet has been fitted to work correctly, experience has been summarised from this instance, and this article is written to Read More …
[042EN]An Example of “Design for Manufacturing”
This example is encountered by the author by accident during mechanical design, and it is considered as a precious illustrative instance of the “design for manufacturing” principle. Therefore, this article is written and the example shared with the readers. Should Read More …
[041EN]Mechanical Prototyping Part 9: The Housing
Just realised I have not updated this series for quite a long time, so I will attempt to finish it once and for all today by talking a bit about the final touches on the housing. Machining of the shaped Read More …
[040EN]Mechanical Prototyping Part 8: The Sleeve
In order for the thread transmission to function, it is required that one part of the thread couple (and one of them only) is constrained from rotating so that the rotation of another part can be transferred into translational motion. Read More …
[039EN]Mechanical Prototyping Part 7: The Knob
As promised, this article will be on the knob of the mechanism. Unfortunately, I do not have a photograph available of the completed knob, so please bear with the far left component in the image, which is a semi-product (after Read More …
[038EN]Mechanical Prototyping Part 6: The Threaded Rod
It has been a week since I last wrote about the prototype since I have been working on obtaining my UK driving licence. However, I just messed up my practical test, and therefore now I have time to continue this Read More …