Tutorial: how to test if a model withstands a certain weight in SolidWorks?

Sudhir Gill

12 Feb, 2012 03:57 AM

Well here are steps for simple analysis. First of all i'm not any professional but maybe this will help you.

1. Step 1:

   This is the bracket i'm going to use.
   

   

2. Step 2:

   Open the part file and then go to Tools>>addins and check the SolidWorks Simulation there and click OK.
   

   

3. Step 3:

   Now under simulation tab click Study advisor and New study.
   

   

4. Step 4:

   Enter any name and keep the default type of study (i.e. Static). Click OK.
   

   

5. Step 5:

   Now click Apply material.
   

   

6. Step 6:

   Select the material and click apply and close.
   

   

7. Step 7:

   Under Fixture advisor choose Fixed geometry.
   

   

8. Step 8:

   The fixture property manager will show. Here we have to define the faces which will remain fix during the loading condition.
   

   

9. Step 9:

   Select the holes and click OK. These holes will be fixed by bolts.
   

   

10. Step 10:

    Now select External Loads and then Force.
    

    

11. Step 11:

    Select the face under load and enter the value of load. Click OK.
    

    

12. Step 12:

    Now click Run under simulation tab. Some meshing screen and solver will process and after done the deformed part will show.
    

    

13. Step 13:

    This is the analysis output screen. You can change the different option under results for desired output.