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Solidworks to design aircraft structure?

Solidworks to design aircraft structure?

Solidworks to design aircraft structure?

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I'm doing some research on Solidworks.  Is anybody using solidworks to design FAA certified aircraft structure?  If so, is it new design or sustaining?  Have you had success with lofts/splines/large assemblies?

Thanks for the input,
Luke

RE: Solidworks to design aircraft structure?

We are doing a modification to the 757-200 to convert from pax to cargo.  All design is done on Solidworks.

Bill

RE: Solidworks to design aircraft structure?

We are using Solidworks to design modifications for Learjets, King Airs, etc.  I have had most success in using it to model the parts, assemblies, and installations.  I use Autocad to make drawings, however.  The Solidworks drawings are much too cumbersome even though they retain all associations.

I have also noticed that Pro/Engineer or even Rhino are much more capable programs for lofting and creating surfaces.

It all depends on what you are used to and what you are comfortable with.

Hombre

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