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Old 10-28-2016, 04:41 AM
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I have been digging into this thing. Solidworks is very capable software but taking me a while to get the hang of it.
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Old 10-28-2016, 05:29 AM
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The tutorials that come with Solidworks are great for teaching you the basics.
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Old 10-28-2016, 06:12 AM
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In the early days of ProE it had a hard time handling sheet metal as most of the material had to be removed resulting in the files becoming huge, and a limiting factor. Pro Sheet metal was the result, more$$. For making a solid model of a cabin structure for the purpose of planning the physical locations of all the avionics components, how does Solidworks (this available version) handle this? Has anyone used it for this?
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Old 10-28-2016, 07:51 AM
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@BillL, i've modelled the panel for my tip-up in Solidworks. Sheet metal isn't very hard at all in SW. Like most things SW does, it works a lot like it would if you were actually fabricating the part in the real world. Start with a solid, drill holes, machine bits away. For Sheet metal, start with a sheet, punch some holes, put bends where you want them.

It's possible to design something in sheet metal in 3D and then "flatten" it using Solidworks, but i've only had limited success with that beyond simple boxes.
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Old 10-28-2016, 07:22 PM
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@BillL, i've modelled the panel for my tip-up in Solidworks. Sheet metal isn't very hard at all in SW. Like most things SW does, it works a lot like it would if you were actually fabricating the part in the real world. Start with a solid, drill holes, machine bits away. For Sheet metal, start with a sheet, punch some holes, put bends where you want them.

It's possible to design something in sheet metal in 3D and then "flatten" it using Solidworks, but i've only had limited success with that beyond simple boxes.
Thanks Rob, once my bird flies I will need something to do when grounded during the winter. I'll put this on my list. Maybe it will get some attention after the long growing honey-do list is hacked back.
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Old 10-29-2016, 06:55 AM
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Does anyone know what CAD system Van's uses?
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Old 10-29-2016, 07:51 AM
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I have an earlier version thought I might update, however, during the instal I noticed that the software is only good for one year. Decided to stay with my older permenant version
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Old 10-29-2016, 07:59 AM
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Does anyone know what CAD system Van's uses?
Pretty sure they use Solidworks
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Old 11-03-2016, 05:02 AM
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For those interested in learning more about Solidworks, there is an EAA webinar introduction to Solidworks. You don't need to be an EAA member to attend these webinars.

http://pages.eaa.org/WBN2016-11-29In...istration.html
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Old 11-03-2016, 01:32 PM
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Solids works is incredibly capable software. I use daily for work (Mechanical engineer). Beside learning the basics, new users to CAD have to get used to the idea of parametric modeling where you place dimensions on key places during the drawing process. If done correctly it makes implimenting changes very easy. For instance I you draw a up an instrument panel and want to change the height after, you can modify simply change that dimension and all the features (instrument cutouts, holes, etc) will adapt correctly.

Solidworks has such a large community that typically google searching any problem will bring up a solution quickly. The hardest part is finding the right words.

Below is a rendering of my XFS glass cockpit panel upgrade I designed in Solidworks.


Pic of how the panel turned out. (bad picture)
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