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What Are Advanced Assembly Mates in SOLIDWORKS 2019?

An introduction to SOLIDWORKS’ 7 advanced assembly mates and when to use them When you’re building a static assembly — or even one that just needs to look a certain way for renders or meetings — the standard mates in SOLIDWORKS (coincident, parallel, perpendicular, tangent, concentric, lock, distance, angle) will usually be enough.

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How to Scale in AutoCAD

If you’ve ever seen a model of a small electronic train chugging along a little metal track lined with cotton-ball bushes and a painted foam mountain, you’ve seen how important scale is.

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How to Write a Grant Application: Start Writing a Grant Proposal for Education

Winning grant money is often the difference between implementing engaging, innovative curricula in the classroom and sticking with the same, out-of-date methods.

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Why You Should Have a Training Budget

And why online learning should be part of it It’s nearing the end of the year, so it’s very likely that your department is talking about the budget.

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How to Make a Professional Development Plan in a Few Easy Steps

In today’s evolving job market, investing in your professional development is key Today’s job market is quickly evolving and the number of new jobs is growing every day.

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How to Design Custom SOLIDWORKS Weldment Profiles the Right Way

The importance of design strength and constructability in SOLIDWORKS weldments Designing SOLIDWORKS weldments is a great way to generate a frame or chassis, which is often used as the highest strength-bearing component of the assembly.

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CSWP Practice Makes Perfect: How to Prepare for the CSWP Exam

Prepare for the CSWP exam with an online CAD course, to supplement your CSWP practice, download a free CSWP Exam Preparation Guide.