Join us for lunch and an afternoon of SOLIDWORKS learning :) Please RSVP through Meetup AND complete the food signup.
FOOD SIGNUP (REQUIRED if attending in person):
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1MKCau52INGfKBY-ihhrAd4F79f2jpiKRf_vOhZ0c9k8/edit?usp=sharing
This will be a hybrid meeting! In-person & virtual available
FANUC America Corporation - Headquarters
CTC Auditorium
3900 W Hamlin Rd
Rochester Hills, MI 48309-3253
Zoom link:
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/84284308682?pwd=suTK2viJMZFEayw465Dk4ivWIxatBX.1
AGENDA:
11:30 Doors open
11:30 – 12:15 Lunch & Networking
12:15 – 1:45 1st Presentation (90 minutes)
Title: How to Make Additive Manufacturing Work for YOU. DfAM Tips, Lessons Learned.
*A bird’s eye view of the processes and principles for AM and a deep dive into DfAM.
*Pause, Embed, Print. Design parts for AM by combining process understanding & Case Studies & Learn how to select an AM process, material.
*Understand the Design Paradigm Shift Influence of Part Orientation,
*How to minimize support structure and post processing, The reversal of the Complexity paradigm MORE costs LESS.
*AM Design rules for Polymer and Metal parts.
*What threaded inserts to use,
*Why the machine resolution is important in Final design and datum selection and Latest Tech in AM
1:45 – 2:00 Break & Networking
2:00 – 3:30 2nd presentation: ( Glen Desmier+ 30 Minutes for Katelyn’s presentation.
Title: “Are we there yet !!”
“ latest trends in AM: Technologies, Implementation strategies and the Current state of the Industry “
Katelyn Desmier :
Research Case studies and latest trends in SLA technology and 3D printing.
3:30 – 3:45 Giveaways & Wrap up
CWSUG is celebrating our 15th Anniversary!
Join the local user community in an evening of tips, tricks, and insight into the tools that help streamline and accelerate your product development process.Location is APC-110A at Waubonsee Community
College Sugar Grove campus.
We will start with a short business meeting followed by the
presentation.
AGENDA:
6:00-6:30PM Sign-in and networking.
6:00-6:30PM Food served. Pizza & soft drinks.
6:00-6:30PM Short business meeting during pizza time.
6:30-8:00PM Presentation – Alejandro Murillo
8:00-8:30PM Q&A, Door Prize Drawing.
8:30PM Meeting adjourned
Join Us for the Next Tulsa SolidWorks User Group Meeting!
Register to attend this FREE training session on sheet metal design and manufacturing. Gain the essential industry knowledge to design manufacturable sheet metal components and assemblies that fit together perfectly the first time.
Learn how to use SOLIDWORKS to create intelligent sheet metal parts, efficient and accurate documentation, and configure multiple design variations. All attendees will receive a training manual packed with helpful guides and full instructions to recreate the lesson on their own.
Attendees will see examples of how to:
• Use SOLIDWORKS Sheet Metal features to design sheet metal parts and assemblies
• Build intelligent design intent with equations and variables
• Configure product families and variations from a single base design
• Understand K-Factor and bend stretch calculations for accurate flat patterns
• Create drawings and flat pattern exports that are ready for manufacturing
• Be more efficient in SOLIDWORKS with tips and tricks applicable to any model
This event is a great way to meet the local MLC team and learn more about the sheet metal industry.
Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned expert, our meetings are open to all. Mark your calendar and come join the SolidWorks community in Tulsa.
This event is all about helping you meet other design professionals and learn more about SOLIDWORKS. There's no sales pitch and the event is totally free. We will serve a meal, give you time to network, attend presentations on topics most interesting to you, and draw for prizes from our sponsors.
Register and join us for a night of fun networking and education.
Our Host: Kice Industries(A Huge Thanks To Them!)
Our Venue: Kice Industries, 5500 N Mill Heights Drive Park City, KS 67219
Agenda:
5:15: Doors Open, Dinner Available, Mingle
5:30-5:45 Welcome, Announcements
5:45-6:25 Session 1 Presentations Begin (Feel free to eat during this time)
6:25-6:30: Break, Dessert Served
6:30-7:15: Session 2 Presentations Begin
7:15-7:30: Thank you to Presenters and Prize Giveaway (We give away amazing prizes!)
Prize Sponsors:
Gold Tier Sponsors: These companies go above and beyond to make these events possible.
Session 1:
Gain the essential industry knowledge to design manufacturable sheet metal components and assemblies that fit together perfectly the first time. Learn how to use SOLIDWORKS to create intelligent sheet metal parts, efficient and accurate documentation, and configure multiple design variations. All attendees will receive a training manual packed with helpful guides and full instructions to recreate the lesson on their own. Attendees will see examples of how to:
Use SOLIDWORKS Sheet Metal features to design sheet metal parts and assemblies
Build intelligent design intent with equations and variables
Configure product families and variations from a single base design
Understand K-Factor and bend stretch calculations for accurate flat patterns
Create drawings and flat pattern exports that are ready for manufacturing
Be more efficient in SOLIDWORKS with tips and tricks applicable to any model
Option 2: Large Assembly Best Practices – Tools and Techniques to Improve Performance, Brady Daniels - GoEngineer
If you struggle with performance when working with Large Assemblies in SOLIDWORKS, then you won’t want to miss this presentation. We’ll take a comprehensive look at performance bottlenecks, efficient design strategies and performance optimization tools. Attendees will leave equipped with practical strategies to enhance Large Assembly performance and boost productivity.
Session 2:
Shocker Racing Formula SAE's Chief Engineer will be presenting an overview of FSAE, The Shocker Racing team, and how the team uses SOLIDWORKS to aid in the design and manufacturing of a formula style car. The team is made up of 25 aspiring engineers from Wichita State University. The team has made a complete virtual twin of their upcoming car, SR24, in SOLIDWORKS. Along with a review of the virtual twin, Dane will be reviewing how the team uses SOLIDWORKS FEA, CFD and optimization studies to aid in design.
DriveWorks is a product configurator and automated model generator that has the potential to streamline multiple aspects of customer engagement, design, and manufacturing. Is it time to consider it for your organization, or as is often the case, long overdue? We'll explore how it works and discuss the incremental licensing that allows you to start small with DriveWorksXpress and grow organically if you are struggling to secure funding for an all-inclusive solution. We'll also discuss a company that uses it extensively and see what a full implementation looks like from the customer and user perspectives.
We are excited to see you there!
We are planning a CWSUG meeting for Thursday, January 18, 2024 from 6:00pm to 8:30pm. Location is APC-110A at Waubonsee Community College Sugar Grove campus. See attached map or go to their website for map (www.waubonsee.edu).
We will start with a short business meeting followed by the presentation.
AGENDA:
6:00-6:30PM Sign-in and networking.
6:00-6:30PM Food served. Pizza & soft drinks.
6:00-6:30PM Short business meeting during pizza time.
6:30-8:00PM Presentation – Sean Borchert
8:00-8:30PM Q&A, Door Prize Drawing.
8:30PM Meeting adjourned.
Presentation:
Moving the Needle – Using SOLIDWORKS Flow as a Comparative Analysis Tool
Sean Borchert | Sean Borchert Design
Sean has presented at SOLIDWORKS World and User Group meetings several times, always entertaining and educational. This is Sean’s 3DExperience World 2024 presentation. You get to “experience” it here first. This instructional course is geared toward the designer/engineer that doesn't have the time to prototype, build and physically test multiple iterations ("Reduce Time to Market").
Key takeaways are: 1) How to plan for a comparative analysis project (best practices), 2) How to setup multiple iterations and batch run (tips and tricks), 3) How to use the Parametric Study feature for multiple boundary conditions (instructional, tips and tricks).
This course will also touch on post-processing and review of results to see what improvements (if any) can be discerned from running multiple studies. The purpose is to "move the needle" for the design to see if changing a parameter (or two) benefits the design in a timely fashion.
We will have the usual pizza and soft drinks for refreshments, along with a door prize drawing (if we have prizes to give away).
The meeting should adjourn around 8:30pm
No RSVP necessary.
Looking forward to seeing the familiar faces along with any new members.
LOCATION |
User Group Name |
Leader |
Alabama | ||
Birmingham, AL | Central Alabama SWUG | Joel Gilbert |
Huntsville, AL | North Alabama SWUG | Ricky Jordan or Brian McElyea |
Arizona | ||
Phoenix, AZ | Phoenix Metro SOLIDWORKS User Group | Katie Stewart |
Tucson, AZ | Tucson SOLIDWORKS User Group | Bill Schoening or Neil Mills |
California | ||
Bakersfield, CA | Kern County SWUG | Mathew Stevenson |
Fountain Valley, CA | Orange County SWUG | Gabriel Corbett |
Fresno, CA | Fresno SWUG | Jose Saldana |
Mountain View, CA | California Tech Hub SWUG | Edward Gilbert |
Oakland, CA | Laney College SWUG | Elise Moss |
Sacramento, CA | Sacramento SWUG | Tom Davis |
San Diego, CA | San Diego SWUG | Phil Sluder |
Sunnnyvale, CA | Silicon Valley SWUG | Brian Titus |
West Covina, CA | Mount San Antonio SWUG | Rhiannon Britney |
Florida | ||
Panama City Beach, FL | Panama City Beach SWUG | Kendra Wardlow |
Idaho | ||
Boise, ID | Treasure Valley SolidWorks User Group | Ryan Okelberry, P.E. or Blake Young |
Indiana | ||
Elkhart, IN | Northern Indiana SOLIDWORKS User Group | Peggy Frantz or Dennis Ralston |
Indianapolis, IN | Central Indiana SOLIDWORKS User Group | Michael Bridges or Bill Fletcher |
Kansas | ||
Wichita, KS | South Central Kansas SOLIDWORKS User Group | Eric Spurgeon |
Louisiana | ||
Lafayette, LA | Lafayette SWUG | Steve Andrepont |
New Orleans/Baton Rouge, LA | New Orleans/Baton Rouge SWUG | Bobby Moore or Joe Rowsey |
Michigan | ||
Holland, MI | West Michigan Lakeshore SOLIDWORKS User Group | Jake Vlietstra or Michael Falik |
Monroe, MI | Southeast Michigan/Northwest Ohio SOLIDWORKS User Group | Dean R. Kerste, Ph.D., CSWE or Mike Reaume |
Rochester Hills, MI | Eastern Michigan SOLIDWORKS User Group | Dan Bovinich |
Oklahoma | ||
Duncan, OK | Red River SWUG | Lee Brown |
Oklahoma City, OK | Oklahoma City SWUG | John Watkins |
Tulsa, OK | Tulsa SWUG | Patrick O’Hern |
Tennessee | ||
Chattanooga, TN | Chattanooga SWUG | Nicole Walden |
Nashville, TN | Music City SWUG | Rudy Ottway |
Texas | ||
Austin, TX | Central Texas SWUG | Steve Calvert |
Corpus Christi, TX | Corpus Christi SWUG | Shane Vest |
Houston, TX | Houston SWUG | Joe Lance or Lanny Kwan |
Richardson, TX | North Texas SWUG | Thomas Allsup |
San Antonio, TX | San Antonio SWUG | James Lowery |
Utah | ||
Salt Lake City, UT | Northern Utah SWUG | Chad Clarke |
Don’t see a SWUGN listed near you?