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Mass Properties: Glass default

Mass Properties: Glass default

Mass Properties: Glass default

(OP)
Can anyone tell me what type of glass SolidWorks used for the default density?
I am trying to determine the weight of a lens in an assembly and the Mass properties answer seems to be off by a factor of 1.75.

Any help would be appreciated.

Thanks

RE: Mass Properties: Glass default

If you know it's off, you can customize the material to fit your anticipated mass properties.

Dan

www.eltronresearch.com
Dan's Blog

RE: Mass Properties: Glass default

(OP)
I know how to customize the properties for the density, but I need to know if it is my number that is off or if SolidWorks used a glass with a different property.

Sorry I may not have explained that well enough in my first post.

RE: Mass Properties: Glass default

The SW density is very close to borosilicate glass, but the thermal conductivity is off.

Dan

www.eltronresearch.com
Dan's Blog

RE: Mass Properties: Glass default

(OP)
ok

That's what we thought

Thank you

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