Solidworks how to videos for TUBE/ Plate Structures.

[LSKVAN]

We put together a video series on how we draw tube and plate structures at LSK/ CalWest if anyone is interested check it out. https://calwestmfg.com/learn

 

[the bodj]

RAD! Definitely going to be going through that!

 

[badlinesgoodtimes]

super cool I can make it as a resource on the forum

 

[Motiracer38]

Love the step by step guide, very helpful. A bit different then I've used but good to know what works efficiently as I'm sure you guys have run through a ton of tube designs. I'm going to adopt a few of these pointers into my workflow.

 

[UR_Mawm69]

FUCK YES!

THANK YOU!

 

[badlinesgoodtimes]

Added these all to resources.

Cal West MFG Solidworks and Tubing

Apr 10, 2025

Solidworks and Tubing How to:

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• Fabrication Tool box

Cal West MFG SolidWorks and Sheet Metal

Apr 10, 2025

SolidWorks and Sheet Metal

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• Fabrication Tool box

Cal West MFG - Tube Radius Chart

Apr 10, 2025

Tube Radius Chart

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• Fabrication Tool box

Cal West MFG - K factor radius chart

Apr 10, 2025

k factor radius chart

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• Fabrication Tool box

Cal West MFG Tube Bending Rules

Apr 10, 2025

Tube Bending Rules

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• Fabrication Tool box

 

[LSKVAN]

Love the step by step guide, very helpful. A bit different then I've used but good to know what works efficiently as I'm sure you guys have run through a ton of tube designs. I'm going to adopt a few of these pointers into my workflow.

Honestly there are a few ways to do this. But this is how Aaron (who made these videos) likes to do it typically. I do it a little different but we all end up at the same end point eventually.