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SolidWorks Tutorial: Industrial Circulator Gas Fan | Design, Assembly & Motion Study
E. A Shehab
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Modeling
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Beginner
🔧 SolidWorks Tutorial: Design, Assembly & Motion Study of a Circulator Fan 🔧 Welcome to our comprehensive SolidWorks tutorial! In this video, we will guide you through a circulator fan's design, assembly, and motion study, covering all essential components. Perfect for engineering students, CAD professionals, and enthusiasts, this tutorial will enhance your understanding of complex mechanical assemblies and motion analysis using SolidWorks. What You'll Learn in This Video: - Component Breakdown and Design: Detailed steps to model each component of the circulator fan, including the impeller housing, gasket, impeller, engine block, piston, piston pin, seals, connecting rod, crankshaft, bolts, washers, nuts, and base. - Assembly Techniques: How to assemble all parts accurately, ensuring proper alignment and functionality. - Motion Study: Conducting a motion analysis to verify the performance and efficiency of the circulator fan. - Optimization and Validation: Tips to optimize your design for performance, durability, and manufacturability. Why This Tutorial? Designing and assembling a circulator fan in SolidWorks provides a hands-on understanding of mechanical systems and component interactions. Conducting a motion study helps you verify the dynamic performance of your design, preparing you for more advanced engineering challenges.
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CRANKSHAFT FULL TUTORIAL || 3D CAD MODELING || NX SIEMENS
VR DESIGNER
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1
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Dive into the fascinating process of designing a crankshaft using Siemens NX! 🚗💡 In this tutorial, I’ll guide you step-by-step through creating a detailed and precise 3D model, perfect for engineers, students, and enthusiasts looking to enhance their CAD skills. What you’ll learn: ✅ Sketching and dimensions setup ✅ Advanced use of extrude, revolve, and fillet features ✅ Symmetry and assembly-friendly modeling tips ✅ Practical techniques for high-accuracy modeling Whether you're preparing for a project, certification, or just exploring 3D modeling, this video has got you covered. Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more CAD tutorials and tips! Let me know your thoughts and what you’d like to see next.
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