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  1. abrewmaster

    Proper LMC Callout

    So I have a boss with a blind hole going into it and want to ensure a minimum wall thickness if either the hole or boss moves or changes diameter but want to give bonus tolerance so that the part isn't rejected. It seems like the LMC callout is what I need for both the location as well as...
  2. abrewmaster

    Create Centerline Datum From Drafted Faces

    I am trying to figure out a way to call out a center plane as a datum to a molded part that has only drafted faces to reference. I understand that it is possible to call out a center plane as a datum using a width dimension as shown in the attachment but I am trying to figure out if this is...
  3. abrewmaster

    Very odd display problem in Solidworks 2014

    I was trying to make a reference drawing in solidworks where I got this problem that I have never had before even thought I have been using 2014 for a sufficient time now. Basically I put in the model view and it didn't show up; however, when I make projected views off of the model view they...
  4. abrewmaster

    Transition duct, rectangular section to circular section

    So I was trying to understand how fluid flow is affected through a transition duct when I found this study that was done. In the study it was noticed that there was a dramatic drop in velocity near the end of the transition near the edges and was also dependent on the length in the transition...
  5. abrewmaster

    Sheet Metal Parts

    I'm trying to make a lofted part into a sheet metal part but also have more metal added on besides just the lofted part. I know how to use the lofted bends command but every time I use it I am unable to add more to it without Solidworks creating two separate sheet metal parts and two separate...

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