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  1. Eltron

    Mechanical Spring Representation

    I'm running up against a wall in specifying the standards for information that needs to be included on an engineering drawing of a spring. So I thought I'd ask the experts. I have done a search and checked the FAQs, but I haven't found anything yet. ANSI Y14.13M used to be the standard, but it...
  2. Eltron

    Surface of a Sphere

    I have an interesting modeling question. I need to create a sphere out of a bunch of circular plates. Essentially I have to stick a bunch of these plates of various diameters to the surface of a sphere then remove the spherical form leaving just the plates. Anyone have any suggestions on how to...
  3. Eltron

    Equivalent Static Load

    I have an application in which a vessel must be restrained against movement if gases escape suddenly. I have calculated the instantaneous force generated by the escaping gases easily enough, but the structural guys are asking me to convert that into an equivalent static load. Despite my Googling...
  4. Eltron

    PVC Fittings

    Anyone know where (besides 3D Content Central) I can find a decent library of PVC pipe fittings? Dan www.eltronresearch.com Dan's Blog
  5. Eltron

    2013 Install Issue

    I'm having an issue with my HUL install of 2013. The install seemed to go fine just like I've done 100 times before. However, when trying to run SW after about 10 seconds if freezes and forces me to do a hard restart on my computer. I can't even get control of my task manager. 2012 worked...
  6. Eltron

    Render Resolution

    I have a client that wants to print a render on an 8' x 12' banner. I need a reality check before I spend the next three days of computing time making this image. If I assume that they are going to print the banner at 150 dpi does that mean I need to set my render resolution to 14400 x 21600...
  7. Eltron

    Large .stp Files

    OK. I have an annoying issue that has burned me on two occasions now, and I wanted to share my workaround. I have a client that wants pretty pictures of their pilot plant model. It has hundreds of pipe runs, reactors, vessels, etc. They use some "other" software to generate the model, so...
  8. Eltron

    Flat Plate Displacement in Bolted Joint

    I am trying to determine the displacement (at the center of the end plates) for the end plates of a bolted joint. The image should give you an idea of what I'm after. As you torque the bolts down the plates deflect towards each other (more on the edges than in the center of the plate). I am...
  9. Eltron

    Yesterday's Window 7 Updates

    Did you try a repair install? Dan www.eltronresearch.com Dan's Blog
  10. Eltron

    WithinLabs

    OK. Now this is cool: http://www.within-lab.com/case-studies/index7.php. These guys are using AI and FEA to design components specifically with additive manufacturing (3D printing) in mind. Is this the future of component design? Dan www.eltronresearch.com Dan's Blog
  11. Eltron

    Hidden bodies selectable?

    I'm having a weird one on my laptop (Dell XPS 17, Win 7, 64 bit, SW11). I'm working on a multibdy part with several solid bodies and several surface bodies. In order to isolate a specific body, I hide the others to avoid clutter. The issue I'm having is that even when bodies are hidden I...
  12. Eltron

    Walkthrough?

    Has anyone used the walkthrough functionality with 2011? Dan www.eltronresearch.com Dan's Blog
  13. Eltron

    Text Extrude Issue

    I'm having a random text extrusion issue in this model. I want to extrude the vessel labels offset from the vessel face. No problems generally, but take a look at the v-002 10mill configuration. Suddenly SW has forgotten how to perform the function. Bug? What gives? Dan...
  14. Eltron

    SolidWorks World Proceedings Now Available

    The presentations, videos, pics, etc. from SWW2011 are now available online: http://www.solidworks.com/sww/proceedings/index.htm. Tons of great stuff there. Dan www.eltronresearch.com Dan's Blog
  15. Eltron

    Rotary Seal

    I'm looking for a shaft seal that I'm afraid doesn't exist. Let me run you through my particulars. I'm designing a housing that must hold 100PSIG clean air. I have a single 25mm shaft running through the drive side. This shaft spins at ~14,000rpm. Since I am designing the housing, I have...
  16. Eltron

    P&ID to 3D

    Does anyone here use AutoDesk P&ID in conjunction with Plant 3D in order to leverage the P&ID data to create 3D layouts? Right now I am wasting a lot of time rereading, interpreting, and redrawing the plant layout in 3D, and I'm looking for a better option. Any suggestions? Dan...
  17. Eltron

    SP2 is Available

    https://www.solidworks.com/sw/support/downloads.htm Dan www.eltronresearch.com Dan's Blog
  18. Eltron

    Leverage P&ID Data to 3D model

    I'm starting to have to convert more and more 2D P&IDs to 3D layouts lately, and I'd like to streamline the process. Does anyone here have any suggestions? We're currently using Visio and SolidWorks, and they don't play nicely with each other. Dan www.eltronresearch.com Dan's Blog
  19. Eltron

    Apollo 13 Astronauts at SolidWorks World 2011

    Looks like SW finally announced who's headlining the event: https://forum.solidworks.com/thread/39622?tstart=0 Dan www.eltronresearch.com Dan's Blog
  20. Eltron

    P&IDs: 2D to 3D integration

    A while back DekkerDesign asked the question: Can anyone recommend a good program that would preferably tie in with SW to generate P&ID documents, either automatically or manually. Does anyone have any updates or advise on this type of functionality on any platform? Dan...

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