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June 3, 2025 0 comments

SOLIDWORKS Inspection: Measuring Inputs

SOLIDWORKS Inspection helps ensure quality through automated inspection documentation but what happens after the balloons and reports are generated? That is where measurement inputs come in. Let us break down how to effectively manage and input measurement data in SOLIDWORKS Inspection.

Measurement inputs refer to the actual dimensional data collected from physical parts during inspection. These values are then compared to nominal CAD dimensions to check for conformance.

SOLIDWORKS Inspection supports input of:

  • Manual Measurements (via calipers, micrometers, etc.)
  • CMM Output (Coordinate Measuring Machine)
  • Digital Gauges
  • Import from Excel or CSV Files

Automatic Import:

  • Use CMM import tools to bring in results from popular metrology software like Zeiss Calypso or Mitutoyo
  • Use Excel/CSV templates with mapped columns to automatically populate the data grid
  • Pass/Fail indicators will be shown
  • Color-coded results help identify trends and outliers
  • Reports can be generated automatically (PPAP, AS9102, etc.)
  • Export data for use in SPC software for further statistical analysis

Conclusion

Measuring inputs in SOLIDWORKS Inspection bridges the gap between design intent and manufacturing reality. By integrating real-world data directly into your inspection reports, you build confidence in your process, improve traceability, and streamline quality assurance.
April 28, 2025 0 comments

SOLIDWORKS Configurations: Basics and Creating Configurations

In SOLIDWORKS configurations are a powerful feature that allows you to create multiple VARIENTS of a part or assembly within a single document. Configurations enable you to manage design variations efficiently and make adjustments to a part or assembly without needing to create separate files. Here's an overview of how configurations work in SOLIDWORKS.

Configuration : GEAR TEETH Design     

SOLIDWORKS Configurations

In this article, we will examine the best cases for using configurations in SOLIDWORKS, preparing a model for configuration, and Methods for creating using a Configuration Table. Configurations can also be employed to describe a model as it proceeds through steps in the manufacturing.

Creating Configurations using the Configuration Table:

Use to create configurations is the SOLIDWORKS Configurations Table. We access the Configuration Table by right clicking on a dimension or feature and choosing “Configure Dimension” or “Configure Feature”.

STEP:1 choosing “Add Configuration…” will start the Configuration Properties command.

STEP:2 By adding name of configuration and add description about create:

STEP:3 After adding configuration, below design tree" TABLES" click for configuration table.

Click the "SHOW TABLE" for view.

STEP:4 By selecting feature for making configuration in pattern.

STEP:5 Make it as 18 teeth to drive the configuration. 

STEP:6 Click ‘Specify Configuration” 

STEP:7 Make configuration by selecting names. 

STEP:8 After making configurations we can suppress or unsuppressed it.

After click apply and OK it converted the Configuration we have.

Configuration Results:

1.Default Configuration

2.GEAR TEETH 36 Configuration

3.GEAR TEETH 26 Configuration

Conclusion

Understanding and utilizing configurations in SOLIDWORKS is essential for efficient and flexible design. Configurations allow users to create multiple variations of a part or assembly within a single document, saving time and reducing file clutter. By mastering the basics—such as suppressing features, changing dimensions, and managing design tables—you can streamline your workflow and better manage design iterations or product families. Whether you're customizing hardware sizes, simplifying assemblies for performance, or managing product options, configurations offer a powerful toolset to enhance your modeling strategy.

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