Internal Pipe Flow in SIMULIA Fluid Dynamics Engineer Hawk Ridge Systems 2026-09-23 | Internal Pipe Flow in SIMULIA Fluid Dynamics Engineer
5 MORE Ways CAMWorks and SOLIDWORKS CAM Accelerate CNC Machining Hawk Ridge Systems 2022-11-23 | Machine cycle time is always something we as programmers are trying to reduce, but the time we take to program the part is also important. Getting jobs on the floor faster means keeping the machines constantly running and keeping the operators constantly working. Earlier this year we showed you how to speed up your programming. In this webinar we’ll check out some more tips to reduce programming time, using functions that you already had but probably didn’t know about.Watch the full on-demand webinar: bit.ly/3V2jRiq
Print To Perform: Rapid Prototyping Using Flow Simulation Hawk Ridge Systems 2022-11-22 | This is the 3rd video in our Print to Perform series on designing an airbox to optimize the airflow through a bike.In this video we'll go over the steps done to setup a flow simulation to track the air trajectory throughout our airbox. Using the information from the flow simulation we can find areas to improve inside the box to affect the flow of air into the carburetors.Flow Simulation is a powerful tool to test fluid flow through an object, combined with SOLIDWORKS Configurations we can rapidly test different designs of the airbox to find the most optimal design for airflow.Learn more about 3D printing and scanning on our website: bit.ly/3NuQ3b5
Print to Perform: Create the Perfect Reference Models Using 3D Scans Hawk Ridge Systems 2022-11-17 | This is the second video in our Print to Perform series on designing a custom airbox for a motorbike.Creating a perfect fitting for after-market parts can be difficult and time-consuming by hand. Hand measurements can lead to errors that stack with each other, leading to improper fittings and waste of material.In this video we'll discuss the steps done to take a 3D scan of the bikes frame and quickly reverse engineer different reference bodies inside of SOLIDWORKS using the Geomagic for SOLIDWORKS add-in. By using these reference bodies we'll have a perfect outline of the bikes geometry to model around and create the airbox.Learn more about 3D printing and scanning on our website: bit.ly/3NuQ3b5
Validate Your 3D Printed Carbon Fiber Parts with Markforged Simulation Hawk Ridge Systems 2022-11-15 | Even though FEA tools are a huge part of the product development cycle, they are very rarely used in conjunction with 3D-printed parts. Variables such as layer heights, sparse infill geometries, and multiple-material builds make it extremely difficult or time-consuming to obtain accurate results using traditional simulation software. This usually makes the validation of 3D printed parts a very manual and iterative process.That all changes today with the announcement of Markforged Simulation, a built-in FEA tool that can virtually test any Onyx or Carbon Fiber reinforced Onyx part uploaded to the Eiger slicing software.Start your free trial of the Markforged Simulation add-in today: markforged.com/simulation-free-trial Chapters: 0:00 – 3:53: Markforged Simulation Launch Details3:54 – 11:51: Simulation Demo 11:52 – 12:44: Recap and How to Access12:45 – 13:15: Outro
Print to Perform: Creating a Custom-Fitted Motorcycle Airbox Hawk Ridge Systems 2022-11-08 | This is the first video in our Print to Perform series on designing a custom airbox for a motorbike.See the engineering technologies our team used to design and validate their model of a custom airbox for a motorcycle, including 3D scanning, SOLIDWORKS Flow Simulation and HP 3D printing.The rest of the series will cover reverse engineering reference bodies, setting up Flow Simulation to optimize airflow and using GeoMagic to extract freeform surfaces and create hybrid models in SOLIDWORKS.Learn more about 3D printing and scanning on our website: bit.ly/3NuQ3b5
Introducing Print to Perform: Custom-Fitted Motorcycle Airbox Case Study Hawk Ridge Systems 2022-11-04 | Starting next week- See the engineering technologies our team used to design and validate their model of a custom airbox for a motorcycle, including 3D scanning, SOLIDWORKS Flow Simulation and HP 3D printing.The rest of the series will dive deeper into reverse engineering reference bodies, setting up Flow Simulation to optimize airflow and using GeoMagic to extract freeform surfaces and create hybrid models in SOLIDWORKS.Learn more about 3D printing and scanning on our website: bit.ly/3NuQ3b5
Print to Perform: 3D Printed Wire Harness for Off-Roading Equipment Hawk Ridge Systems 2022-10-27 | Check out how 3D printing and additive manufacturing combined with a base knowledge of Computer Aided Design can be applied to end-use assemblies in tough and rugged conditions.The NOVA is a 3D printed wire harness for your vehicle's exterior that blends in with the factory styling while giving you the functionality to install equipment needed out on the trails or on the side of the road.Learn more about HP 3D Printing: bit.ly/3lwkpwU
Design to Manufacturing Virtual Conference 2022- In Motion - Afternoon Session Hawk Ridge Systems 2022-10-18 | Wrap up Design to Manufacture 2022: In Motion with our afternoon general session!We'll recap the highlights of the day, sharing the best bits from our full conference program, and speak to more inspiring SOLIDWORKS users.Join racing legend Robby Gordon and his lead engineer for Speed UTV as they give us a behind-the-scenes look at how they created the ultimate UTV using SOLIDWORKS.Plus prize giveaways!Watch the rest of D2M in Motion 2022 on our website: bit.ly/3sCps2g
Design to Manufacturing Virtual Conference 2022- In Motion - Morning Session Hawk Ridge Systems 2022-10-18 | Kick off Design to Manufacture 2022: In Motion with our morning general session!You’ll hear from industry experts on new tools and features, as well as exciting keynote speakers that will demonstrate how they put the solutions to the ultimate test.Hawk Ridge Systems' CEO Dale Ford will showcase the most exciting changes over the last year and a vision of where we’re heading.Finally, we’ll review the top enhancements coming to you in SOLIDWORKS 2023.Don’t miss out on a day filled with insider tricks to improve your product development, discover the latest technology and help you overcome the challenges holding you back from your greatest designs.Watch the rest of D2M in Motion 2022 on our website: bit.ly/3sCps2g
How to Load Markforged Smooth TPU 95A Hawk Ridge Systems 2022-10-11 | In a previous video, we overviewed the new Markforged Smooth TPU 95A material and how it can be beneficial for many applications. Today we’ll take a look at how an end user can quickly get this new material loaded into their Markforged composite printer and quickly start creating flexible parts of their own!Introducing Markforged Smooth TPU 95A: youtu.be/lyW7eEpgQuELearn more about Markforged Smooth TPU 95A: bit.ly/3ygY5y6Chapters:0:00 – 0:25: Intro0:26 – 1:15: Unboxing a Smooth TPU Spool 1:16 – 4:18 Loading and Print Head Cleaning4:19 – 5:13: Smooth TPU Pull5:14 – 5:57: Print Bed and Part Slicing5:58 – 6:32: OutroChill by Luke Bergs soundcloud.com/bergscloud Creative Commons — Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported — CC BY-SA 3.0Free Download / Stream: bit.ly/2QccjgU Music promoted by Audio Library youtu.be/WiFeMhoM-e4
Introducing Markforged Smooth TPU 95A: Bringing Elastomers to Markforged Composite 3D Printers Hawk Ridge Systems 2022-10-06 | Just like with any manufacturing process, there is no 3D printing material that fits the requirements for every single application. Strength is the ideal metric for many parts, but what if an application calls for flexibility and elasticity? In today’s video we’ll take a look at the properties and uses for the newly released Markforged Smooth TPU 95A, which is the first elastomer available on Markforged composite 3D printers!Learn more about Markforged Smooth TPU 95A: bit.ly/3ygY5y6Chapters: 0:00 – 0:30: Intro0:30 – 2:11: TPU Overview 2:12 – 3:00 Advantages and Applications3:01 – 3:37: OutroDrive by mezhdunami. soundcloud.com/mezhdunami Creative Commons — Attribution 3.0 Unported — CC BY 3.0Free Download / Stream: bit.ly/3LqywQx Music promoted by Audio Library youtu.be/KQhGdXDdjuM
Managing SOLIDWORKS Drawing Performance with System Options, Document Properties and Open Modes Hawk Ridge Systems 2022-10-04 | Learn several ways to improve your SOLIDWORKS drawing performance, particularly when working with larger assemblies. This video shows important system options and document properties that will help you maximize the performance in your drawings, as well as a brief overview of the different open modes that can be used to speed things up as well.Timestamps to jump ahead:1:25 View palette1:52 Drawings, Display Style2:23 Drawings, Performance2:39 Performance, Load lightweight2:59 Large Assembly Settings3:26 Image Quality4:30 Performance, Detailing Mode5:13 Open ModesLearn more about SOLIDWORKS: hawkridgesys.com/solidworks?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=solidworks-managing-drawingsAdditional Resources:youtube.com/watch?v=SJitwdqpo2I youtube.com/watch?v=_pOUW-QM0fY youtube.com/watch?v=06nroLC12XU&t=7s youtube.com/watch?v=WpVZB39U4C8
Are Markforged 3D Printed Parts Airtight and Watertight? Hawk Ridge Systems 2022-09-28 | Markforged 3D printed parts are known for looking great and being incredibly strong but are they watertight and airtight? We ended up doing a little experiment to find out the answer to this question using a series of printed pressure vessels out of Onyx material on the Markforged X7 3D printer. Each pressure vessel had different wall thicknesses ranging from 5mm down to 2mm thick. I have to admit, the results were surprising! This experiment was conducted in a controlled environment by trained professionals. Do not try this at home.Learn more in our blog article: bit.ly/3QBUaClLearn more about Markforged: bit.ly/3DhPDSo
All About Annotation Balloons Hawk Ridge Systems 2022-09-26 | This overview video discusses annotation balloons in SOLIDWORKS which are customizable labels used to visually identify different part or assembly components and associate them with other data sources like BOM tables. Knowing the functionality of these useful balloons will give you the power to parametrically link custom properties to your drawings & assemblies to display exactly what information is required, in your preferred style & format. After this walkthrough of the manual balloon & autoballoon tools, we hope to empower you to be able to comfortably create your own annotation balloons quickly & effectively.Learn more about SOLIDWORKS: bit.ly/3ShgiU5
Crash Course to Artec Studio 17 Hawk Ridge Systems 2022-09-19 | This video goes over a typical project workflow within Artec Studio 17. From creating and importing scan data, cleaning a scan, to processing the data to a complete mesh. It then covers what post-processing techniques can be done on a mesh to improve its quality. We'll also discuss the new features added into Studio 17 and how they can be used to extract key data from your mesh and make working in the software seamless!Learn more about Artec 3D: bit.ly/3CIxsFl
3D Printing Thursdays Season Finale: Bluing 3D Printed Steel Hawk Ridge Systems 2022-09-15 | In the world of metalworking, the term bluing is used to describe several different processes that create rust resistant coatings around metal parts. Can these same bluing techniques be used on 3D printed metal parts and if so, how viable are they? Join us in the season finale of 3D Printing Thursdays as we explore two different methods of bluing and the results that they produce when applied to 3D printed parts!Learn how to Polish 3D Printed Metal X Parts Like a Pro: youtube.com/watch?v=Yaas0letMaALearn more about the Markforged Metal X: bit.ly/3BOQhWFChapters: 0:00 – 0:38 Intro0:39 – 3:40 Hot Bluing 3:41 – 6:18 Cold Bluing6:19 – 8:49 Comparisons and Conclusions8:50 – 9:35 Outro
Design to Manufacturing Virtual Conference 2022 - In Motion Hawk Ridge Systems 2022-09-13 | For the third year in a row, we’re bringing our Design to Manufacturing conference to you on our virtual platform – but this time with even more sessions that will transform your product development cycle.You’ll hear from industry experts on new tools and features, as well as exciting keynote speakers like Robby Gordon that will demonstrate how they put the solutions to the ultimate test.Don’t miss out on a day filled with insider tricks to improve your product development, discover the latest technology and help you overcome the challenges holding you back from your greatest designs. Sign up now!Register Here: bit.ly/3x0ku20
SOLIDWORKS Visualize Standard: Overview, Installation, and Getting Started Hawk Ridge Systems 2022-09-12 | A brief overview of the benefits and capabilities of Visualize Standard, a photo-rendering tool available through your active SOLIDWORKS subscription. Then the process for installation and activation of the software, including finding your serial number and using the SOLIDWORKS Installation Manager is covered. Finally, a brief a step-by-step guide for getting your first Visualize images created from your CAD models is provided.Learn more about SOLIDWORKS Visualize: bit.ly/3Ty7pXa
How CST Studio Suite is Improving 5G Antennae Design Hawk Ridge Systems 2022-09-08 | 5G networks and devices require different design and simulation steps compared to older networks. This video provides a brief overview of some new improvements and workflows within CST Studio Suite to help get you the best design in the most time efficient way.Watch our on-demand webinar: bit.ly/3QpaMgDLearn more about SIMULIA CST Studio Suite: bit.ly/3Bv31l7
SOLIDWORKS Simulation: Preparing 3D Scanned Parts and Mesh Files for a Simulation Hawk Ridge Systems 2022-09-06 | Working with 3D scanned parts or files imported from a mesh file type can be difficult, especially when it comes to running a simulation. Files such as these contain many hundreds or even thousands of faces, often referred to as faceted or tessellated. This causes difficulty when it comes to applying boundary conditions such as fixtures, loads, or contacts. In this video we will cover a couple of quick, practical direct editing techniques to simplify the FEA setup, as well as useful evaluation tools to help troubleshoot the meshing process.Learn more about Simulation: bit.ly/3KCVGCYTimestamps:00:27 – Understanding the Problem with Faceted or Tessellated Models01:30 – Cleaning up a Cylindrical Hole or Shaft (Extrude Cut and Extrude Boss/Base)03:00 – Testing and Evaluating the Simulation Mesh (Mesh Quality Diagnostics Plot, Aspect Ratio)04:00 – Evaluating the Part in SOLIDWORKS with Geometry Analysis05:00 – Cleaning up Flat Faces (Reference Plane and Cut with Surface)
3D Printing Thursday Episode 9: Creating 3D Printable Lattice Structures with Materialise Magics Hawk Ridge Systems 2022-09-01 | The ability to reduce weight and material usage through the use of complex geometries is a huge advantage in the world of Additive Manufacturing. In particular, optimizing geometry by using lattice structures can result in parts that might be impossible to produce via any other means. In this episode of 3D Printing Thursday, we take a look at how easy it can be to generate complex, lightweight lattice structures using the Materialise Magics software!Learn more about Materialise Magics: bit.ly/3RggiD1Chapters: 0:00 – 0:22: Intro0:23 – 3:43: Generating Honeycomb Structures 3:44 – 6:21: Generating Lattice Structures6:22 – 6:58: OutroHappy by LiQWYD soundcloud.com/liqwydCreative Commons — Attribution 3.0 Unported — CC BY 3.0Free Download / Stream: bit.ly/3SAYpQJMusic promoted by Audio Library youtu.be/Rfw4U1jF5NU
Expert Level SOLIDWORKS: Pattern and Wrap on a Bent Pipe Hawk Ridge Systems 2022-08-29 | In this video we go over an advanced technique for representing patterns along the length of a bent pipe. While the wrap tool is an extremely useful and versatile feature, problems often arise when trying to wrap over complex geometry. After investigating the issues that the geometry of a long, bent pipe introduces, a different approach that uses the Deform feature is presented.Learn more about SOLIDWORKS: bit.ly/3QzPQ7r00:16 Why the Wrap feature won't work01:15 Explanation of alternate Approach with the Deform Feature01:30 3D Sketch the Centerline of the pipe02:10 Make a straight pipe and add the pattern03:15 Fit Spline the 3D Sketch04:11 Deform Feature05:46 Delete/Keep Body Feature07:03 Using multiple Deforms for more control07:35 Split and Move/Copy Bodies
How to Master CAMWorks as a New User Hawk Ridge Systems 2022-08-22 | The CAM learning journey for most of us in the manufacturing sector typically follows a similar path. You may start to learn about CAM in school, using the software that is best suited for the curriculum. Later, when you join the workforce, you will have to learn whichever CAM software is used by the employer. This can often feel like being dropped into the deep end of the pool – but you make it through because you have the basic tools to understand the new software given your experience with a previous tool. The lucky few of us have mentors to show us the tips and tricks to get the software to do exactly what we need.In this webinar, I share my perspective as a new user and how I was able to transition from my previous CAM software to CAMWorks efficiently.Watch the on-demand webinar now: bit.ly/3TbzJOULearn more about CAMWorks: bit.ly/3PPWAgo
3D Printing Thursday Episode 8: Top Tricks for Removing Markforged Parts from the Build Tray Hawk Ridge Systems 2022-08-18 | Removing a 3D printed part from its build platform is often the final step in the additive manufacturing process. In this episode of 3D Printing Thursday, we’ll take a look at some tips that can help to make the Markforged part removal process quick and easy every time.Learn more about Markforged: bit.ly/3QLwU56Chapters: 0:00 – 0:31 Intro0:32 – 3:28 Tips, Tricks and Techniques 3:29 – 4:12 Software Suggestions4:13 – 4:44 OutroRiviera Maya by Le Gang soundcloud.com/thisislegang Creative Commons — Attribution 3.0 Unported — CC BY 3.0Free Download / Stream: bit.ly/3zBz55y Music promoted by Audio Library youtu.be/ljF9EP5Ta7U
AMT PostPro SF50 Vapor Smoothing System Unboxing Hawk Ridge Systems 2022-08-09 | Go behind-the-scenes as we unbox the AMT PostPro SF50.Smooth your 3D printed parts to injection mold-like finishes using the AMT PostPro SF100 and SF50. These post-processing systems use a chemical polishing process that gives your parts a beautiful look while also improving color uniformity and, in many cases, sealing against water. These vapor smoothing machines can process parts from many different additive technologies, including Multi-Jet Fusion (MJF), selective laser sintering (SLS), and fused deposition modeling (FDM).Check Out AMT PostPro SF50 Specs → bit.ly/3Qe2dWa
Quick Intro To Basic Belt and Chain Commands in SOLIDWORKS Hawk Ridge Systems 2022-08-08 | In this video you will see how you can use the Belt/Chain command using blocks within SolidWorks to create a custom belt to meet your specific layout. This is a great way to visualize a prospective pully system before implementation.For more information on SOLIDWORKS: hawkridgesys.com/solidworksTechnical Support Knowledgebase: support.hawkridgesys.com
3D Printing Thursday Episode 7: Create Custom 3D Print Supports with the Markforged Eiger Software Hawk Ridge Systems 2022-08-04 | The Markforged Eiger slicing software is very well known for being quick and simple to use. Among many other factors, the automatic placement of part supports lets users spend less time setting up their files for printing. But have you ever wanted to customize the supports of your Markforged 3D printed parts? In this episode of 3D Printing Thursday, we take a look at how you can customize the supports of your parts using tools that are now available within Eiger!Learn more about Markforged: bit.ly/3PZ6HAmChapters: 0:00 – 0:50: Intro0:51 – 4:45: Part Setup and Removing Supports Example4:46 – 6:45: Adding Supports Example6:46 – 7:24: OutroVibin' 53 by Peyruis soundcloud.com/peyruis Creative Commons — Attribution 3.0 Unported — CC BY 3.0Free Download / Stream: bit.ly/3PE1Q7e Music promoted by Audio Library youtu.be/4jx1j6-LgvE
How to Balance Quality with Speed and File Size for Artec and Creaform 3D Scanners Hawk Ridge Systems 2022-08-03 | Handheld scanners convert millions of points of data to millions of polygons – taking up computer resources and disk space. If you work with 3D scanners, you already know that file size and processing data are the biggest limits of the technology.If you are interested in learning how to make better use of your scan data, optimize processing and project sizes, or are curious to learn more about what is a mesh file, check out our webinar. We will walk through ways to improve your scan data by combining different data from scanners, editing the polygons of the mesh to reduce file size, or capture reference data to reduce processing times for the final mesh.Watch the on-demand webinar: bit.ly/3RKHieZ
NESTINGWorks Multi-Body Part Bend Lines Hawk Ridge Systems 2022-08-01 | Have you been missing your bend lines on multi body parts in your nests? Ill walk you through the steps to creating configurations and deleting unused bodies to get you on the path for bend lines on your next multi body job in NESTINGWorks!Learn more about SOLIDWORKS: hawkridgesys.com/solidworksAccess our knowledge base: support.hawkridgesys.com/hc/en-us
Predicting Lift and Drag for Aerodynamic Bodies with SOLIDWORKS Flow Simulation Hawk Ridge Systems 2022-07-27 | Learn how to quickly predict lift and drag forces on aerodynamic bodies using SOLIDWORKS Flow Simulation. Considerations are discussed for ground and air vehicles including sizing of computational domain, and mesh refinement techniques such as equidistant mesh. Basic results extraction is also covered including numerical values and color plots indicating laminar/turbulent regions. This video is a "getting started" or introduction level of detail.The tutorial file is available here: dropbox.com/s/skg11w2grrgey77/DragTutorial.STEP?dl=1For a deeper dive into these topics, consider the two pre-recorded webinars below: Predicting Lift and Drag in SOLIDWORKS Flow Simulation hawkridgesys.com/blog/predicting-lift-and-drag-with-solidworks-and-simulia-Covers method of using parametric study to pre-position aircraft at various angle of attack and flow rates and iteratively solve for lift and drag curves. SIMULIA xFlow is also demonstrated for analysis of detailed turbulence.The Virtual Wind Tunnel in SOLIDWORKS Flow Simulation youtu.be/erfTeotkxqICovers varying angle of attack using dependencies in a transient analysis as well as how to define equation goals to properly calculate lift and drag values, as well as L/D ratio and managing a design change.Timestamps:0:00 Introduction0:22 Creating Project using Wizard ("External" analysis)1:05 Defining Ambient Velocity2:00 Sizing Computational Domain & Symmetry Condition3:12 Defining Global Goals for Lift and Drag forces3:47 Inspecting Basic Mesh Size4:20 Equidistant Mesh Refinement around aerodynamic body5:52 Inspecting the Mesh6:29 Solving the project and plotting Goals in Solver Monitor7:12 Defining Cut Plot for Velocity7:42 Enabling the "Display Boundary Layer" option8:12 Enabling Streamlines overlay on Velocity Plot8:31 Defining Surface Plots of Pressure 8:56 Extracting numerical results via Goal Plot9:19Additional Resources For more information on SOLIDWORKS: hawkridgesys.com/solidworks For more information on SOLIDWORKS Simulation: hawkridgesys.com/solidworks/simulation Technical Support Knowledgebase: support.hawkridgesys.com
Deburr Holes with Curve Projection in CAMWorks Hawk Ridge Systems 2022-07-25 | In this video you will see how you can use the Curve Projection option Multiaxis Mill to deburr the edge of crossholes. This technique can be used for any 3 dimensional or multiaxis curve following toolpath.Learn more about CAMWorks: bit.ly/3x9yA0m
3D Printing Thursday Episode 6: Starting a Print on the Markforged FX20 Hawk Ridge Systems 2022-07-21 | With an extremely large print volume and access to new engineering grade materials, the Markforged FX20 opens the door to many new applications. In this episode of 3D Printing Thursday we’ll take a look at the typical workflow an operator can expect when preparing the FX20 for printing. Watch our FX20 live stream: youtu.be/fdP-t5Wsx9wLearn more about the Markforged FX20: bit.ly/3nGmEPdContagious by Markvard soundcloud.com/markvard Creative Commons — Attribution 3.0 Unported — CC BY 3.0 Free Download / Stream: bit.ly/3yV5BPM Music promoted by Audio Library youtu.be/gQ_fDjxl_z8
TOP 10 SOLIDWORKS FEATURES TO GET YOUR DESIGNS IN GEAR Hawk Ridge Systems 2022-07-20 | Get your designs on track.For cycling fans, July signifies the Tour de France. A successful race depends on top-of-the-line products, a deep bench of knowledge, and a strong team behind these cyclists – and the same can be said of engineers.In this live stream event, we will showcase our favorite features within SOLIDWORKS, give you time-saving tips and reveal the wealth of resources available to you.So what are you waiting for? Get your designs to the finish line faster with these tops tips and tricks.00:00 Introductions04:29 UI: CommandSearch06:15 UI: Shortcut Key07:22 Sketch – Fully Defined Sketch10:51 Part – Configuration Table15:08 Assembly – Component Preview & Smart Mates18:22 Drawing – Pre-defined Views21:16 Visualize Standard25:07 Copy Settings Wizard34:04 FlowXpress46:59 Training Opportunities MySOLIDWORKS52:12 Essential and Elite Subscription53:51 SolidProfessorDownload Our Guide to SOLIDWORKS Resources: bit.ly/3OkOqf8Learn more about SOLIDWORKS: hawkridgesys.com/solidworks
Reverse engineering FreeForm shapes inside SOLIDWORKS using Geomagic Hawk Ridge Systems 2022-07-20 | Reverse engineering isn't such a straight forward processes sometimes. While most objects are made of prismatic, simple shapes there are times we'll need to remodel an organic or freeform shape. This can be difficult to be done using basic modeling tools inside SOLIDWORKS, but there are add-ins to help in this process. Geomagic for SOLIDWORKS is one such add-in that lets you import large mesh files, edit the mesh, and extract CAD objects from it. In this video we'll go over the process to extract freeform surfaces to create hybrid models inside SOLIDWORKS and how to validate our model using the deviation analysis tool.
CAM Programming a Sheet Metal Part Hawk Ridge Systems 2022-07-18 | In this video you will see how easy it is to program your sheet metal parts in your CAM module. This will allow you to streamline your process from sheet metal design to production.Learn more about CAMWorks: bit.ly/3x2VwhG
SOLIDWORKS Plastics: Solid Mesh and Domain Specification for Overmolding Hawk Ridge Systems 2022-07-13 | Learn how to choose between Shell or "Surface" mesh in SOLIDWORKS Plastics, and Solid mesh - as well as considerations for setup and results interpretation of Solid mesh. Solid Mesh is available in all packages of SOLIDWORKS Plastics. Utilizing a solid mesh allows more detailed specification of gate area using a split line or split face on the model. SOLIDWORKS Plastics Professional adds the ability for specifying multiple domains, which allows modeling the runner and sprue system for even more detail. Additionally it allows native simulation of insert overmolding applications, which are explored in this video.Additional Resource: SOLIDWORKS Plastics Setup Guide (Beginner Tutorial): youtu.be/AT60EC4ONrMTimestamps:0:00 Introduction0:33 Shell vs Solid Mesh Overview1:18 Solid Mesh Definition3:05 Injection Locations for Solid Mesh3:38 Domain Specification for Insert & Runner5:03 Local Mesh Refinement7:03 Solid Mesh and Overmold ResultsFor more information on SOLIDWORKS: hawkridgesys.com/solidworksFor more information on SOLIDWORKS Simulation: hawkridgesys.com/solidworks/simulation Technical Support Knowledgebase: support.hawkridgesys.com
Programming the Test Piece Using CAM Configurations Hawk Ridge Systems 2022-07-11 | In this video you will see how you can use the CAM configurations within CAMWorks to program a test piece before generating the code for the full version of the part. This is an easy way to prove out the code before moving on to the full part and full cycle time.Learn more about CAMWorks: bit.ly/3zl6stS
3D Printing Thursday Episode 5: Loading ULTEM 9085 Filament™ into the Markforged FX20 Hawk Ridge Systems 2022-07-07 | We just finished up our FX20 reveal livestream and are excited to dedicate the next two episodes of 3D Printing Thursdays to this latest machine from Markforged! In this episode we take a look at the process of loading Ultem™ 9085 into the system.Watch our FX20 live stream: youtu.be/fdP-t5Wsx9wLearn more about the Markforged FX20: bit.ly/3nGmEPdCoral Reef by Spiring soundcloud.com/user-57630131 Creative Commons — Attribution 3.0 Unported — CC BY 3.0Free Download / Stream: bit.ly/3taBbps Music promoted by Audio Library youtu.be/yQFCXyYsFmk
Mill Programming from Only a Sketch in CAMWorks Hawk Ridge Systems 2022-07-06 | In this video you will learn how you don't always need a solid for your CAM programming. If you are starting from an imported .dxf or .dwg or even your own sketch, you can still create a Mill program without having to perform any solid modelling.Learn more about CAMWorks: bit.ly/3xp4CH5
Automated Part Numbering with SOLIDWORKS PDM Professional Hawk Ridge Systems 2022-06-30 | Serial Numbers can be used in SOLIDWORKS PDM Professional to automate numbering systems for many things you create on a daily basis, including part numbers. We recently covered a quick example of using serial numbers for SOLIDWORKS File Names in the webinar linked below. This video covers some of the initial setup required to implement serial numbers in your vault. Learn more in our on-demand webinar: bit.ly/3uiHojJ
Drop and Impact Testing With SOLIDWORKS Simulation and SIMULIA Hawk Ridge Systems 2022-06-23 | Drop testing is, by its nature, very complex and expensive. There’s the time it takes to make design iterations, plus the time to test a variety of different drops and impacts, not to mention the cost of the many prototypes you build just to end up breaking them.The need for drop testing spans a wide variety of products and industries. We’ve seen many examples for products such as cell phones and computers, however we can easily point to the automotive and aerospace industries as perfect candidates for drop and impact testing. We are now also seeing the emergence of the need for this type of testing for drones, electric vehicles, bottles, and a wide variety of 3D printed products.Learn more in our on-demand webinar: bit.ly/3OFcd9V
See the New Markforged FX20 3D Printer LIVE! Hawk Ridge Systems 2022-06-23 | The new FX20 3D printer from Markforged will change additive manufacturing forever.Join Hawk Ridge Systems for a live broadcast with our new Markforged FX20 from our Brooklyn Park, MN Digital Manufacturing Lab. Our experts will walk you through the top things you need to know about the Markforged FX20.00:00 Intro1:54 FX20 3D Printer7:20 Materials10:23 Print Head17:42 Build Volume Comparison23:18 Print Speed25:43 Ultem 9085 Filament Part28:36 Carbon Fiber ReinforcementSee FX20 Specs: bit.ly/3tZOZnb
Getting started with Artec Ray - Processing Hawk Ridge Systems 2022-06-23 | In part 2 of our Artec Ray series we'll go over the workflow to process Ray data inside Artec Studio. Additionally, we'll talk about how to combine Ray data with other Artec brand scanners to not only have accuracy across our scan but detail in areas of interest.Learn more about Artec Ray: bit.ly/3GZ411Y
Milling a Continuous Pocket in CAMWorks Hawk Ridge Systems 2022-06-20 | In this video you will see how you can mill a Continuous Pocket on either a Mill-Turn or 4 Axis machine. This technique can be used on any nonconical, concentric pocket.Learn more about CAMWorks: bit.ly/3NrTCya
3D Printing Thursday Episode 4: Graphite Blasting HP 3D Printed Parts Hawk Ridge Systems 2022-06-16 | With options like painting, dyeing, hydro-dipping and electroplating there are a lot of ways to post process HP Multi-Jet Fusion parts. In this episode of 3D Printing Thursday we’ll take a quick look at graphite blasting which is another method that can be used to take your additive manufacturing parts to the next level.Learn more about HP 3D printers: hawkridgesys.com/hp-3d-printersMusic | Focus by Declan DPLicense: license.declandp.info Free Download / Stream: bit.ly/3moyCwk Promoted by Audio Library: youtu.be/Y6rA8PJjXaw
Isolating Bodies in Drawing Views for Multibody Parts in SOLIDWORKS Hawk Ridge Systems 2022-06-13 | Learn to break out multibody parts into individual bodies on a drawing. Three methods are discussed: "Select Bodies" in drawing view properties, the "Relative View" command, and lastly Display States. Warning: the use of Display States for this task may impact performance.For more information on SOLIDWORKS: hawkridgesys.com/solidworksTechnical Support Knowledgebase: support.hawkridgesys.com
Getting started with the Artec Ray - Scanning Hawk Ridge Systems 2022-06-09 | LiDAR scanners can capture large objects from far distances at incrediable speed and accuracy. The Artec Ray is no exception to this, and it allows for you to use the scan data with other Artec brand scanners. In part one of this two part video series we'll go over how to setup and scan an object using the Artec Ray, which we can bring into Artec Studio to process.Learn more about Artec Ray: bit.ly/3GZ411Y
3D Printed Mill Cutter Body with Conformal Coolant Channels on Markforged Metal X Hawk Ridge Systems 2022-06-07 | In this video Andrew Garchik and Brelan Blake show you what it takes to print a cutting tool for a mill with conformal coolant channels; including design, prototyping, printing, post processing, and testing the tool. Learn more about Markforged 3D Printers: bit.ly/3tjhUlH
The Secret to Area Roughing in CAMWorks Hawk Ridge Systems 2022-06-06 | In this video you will learn how to rough out a part in 5 axis using the option called Area Roughing. This option can help you to rough out complex parts in one toolpath that normally would require multiple setups or indexed planes.Learn more about CAMWorks: bit.ly/3NFMHlb
3D Printing Thursday Episode 3: Post Processing Supported Areas of Your 3D Prints Hawk Ridge Systems 2022-06-02 | In the world of 3D printing, extrusion based systems create supports to hold up steeply overhanging geometry. This can result in supported features having a different surface finish in comparison to the rest of the part. In this episode of 3D Printing Thursdays, we take a look at some ways you can post process your parts after printing! Learn more about AMT: hawkridgesys.com/amt-postproLearn more about PostProcess: hawkridgesys.com/postprocess-technologiesChapters0:00 – 1:02: Intro1:03 – 3:06: Sanding for a Good Base3:07 – 4:42: Method 14:43 – 7:01: Method 27:02 – 9:10: Method 39:11 – 10:31: Method 410:32 – 11:28: OutroSong credit: Endless by Lucjo soundcloud.com/lucjomusic Creative Commons — Attribution-NoDerivs 3.0 Unported — CC BY-ND 3.0Free Download / Stream: bit.ly/3rFokuSMusic promoted by Audio Library youtu.be/V2qfA8XxVkw
