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Motion Study and Simulation in SOLIDWORKS Recorded
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Motion Study and Simulation in SOLIDWORKS

Learn how to build, animate, and validate a 4-bar linkage mechanism in SOLIDWORKS using Motion Study and SimulationXpress. Discover collision detection, physical dynamics, and stress analysis in a practical 2-hour live session.

// What we're building

The Topic That Will
Change How You Design

Most engineers model parts. Smart engineers model parts that prove they work. In this 2-hour session, we go deep into SolidWorks Motion Study and SimulationXpress — together, they turn your assembly from a pretty 3D picture into a functioning virtual machine.

Assembly Motion Study + Stress Simulation
Build a 4-bar linkage mechanism from scratch, animate it, detect collisions, and stress-test the weakest link — all inside SolidWorks, all in one session.
Motion Study 4-Bar Linkage SimulationXpress Collision Detection Physical Dynamics Von Mises Stress
Why this topic will blow your mind

A 4-bar linkage is the mechanism behind windshield wipers, robotic arms, folding chairs, and suspension systems. Modeling one, animating it, and then stress-testing it live — that's the moment most beginners realise SolidWorks isn't CAD software. It's an engineering lab.

01 / CONCEPT
Physical Dynamics Mates
Go beyond basic coincident mates — learn gear, cam, and path mates that make components follow real physical laws.
02 / CONCEPT
Animation vs Motion Study
Understand the difference between cosmetic animation and a true physics-based motion analysis. Industry pros use the second one.
03 / CONCEPT
Collision & Contact Detection
Set up contact groups between parts and watch SolidWorks stop the motion when parts collide — exactly like the real world.
04 / CONCEPT
SimulationXpress on Moving Parts
Export the peak-load position from Motion Study, feed it into SimulationXpress, and find the stress hotspot — before manufacturing.
// 2-hour session plan

Minute-by-Minute Agenda

Every minute is accounted for. No fluff, no sales pitch in between — just pure engineering knowledge, live on screen.

 
0:00 – 0:10 Welcome & The Big Question INTRO
We open with one question: "Can you prove your design works before spending ₹1 on manufacturing?" Most engineers can't. By the end of this session, you will. Software version check, and goal-setting.
Goal settingSoftware check
 
0:10 – 0:30 Build the 4-Bar Linkage Assembly LIVE BUILD
Instructor models 4 simple links from scratch and assembles them using Coincident + Concentric mates. Students follow along. The key insight: why do 4 bars create constrained, predictable motion? Physics explained, no equations needed.
Part modelingAssembly matesDegrees of freedomKinematic chain
 
0:30 – 0:50 Motion Study — Animate It for Real CORE TOPIC
Open the MotionManager. Add a rotary motor to the crank. Run Basic Motion vs Animation — and show why they produce different results. Set contact between the follower and a cam surface. Watch it move like a real mechanism.
MotionManagerRotary motorBasic MotionContact groupsPlayback
 
0:50 – 1:05 Collision Detection & Physical Dynamics ADVANCED
Enable collision detection. Manually force the linkage into an over-travel position and watch SolidWorks stop it at the collision point. This is the feature that catches design errors before the shop floor does. We also add gravity and see how the mechanism droops under its own weight.
Collision detectionPhysical DynamicsGravityOver-travel stops
 
1:05 – 1:30 SimulationXpress — Find the Weakest Link SIMULATION
Freeze the linkage at its highest-stress position. Run SimulationXpress on the coupler link — apply a 500N load at the pin joint. View the Von Mises stress map. Identify the hotspot. Then add a fillet and re-run. Students see the stress drop in real time — that's engineering, not guessing.
SimulationXpressVon Mises stressMaterial assignmentFactor of safetyDesign iteration
 
1:30 – 1:45 Export, Present & Real-World Applications INSIGHT
Export the motion animation as AVI. Export the simulation report as PDF. Show 3 real industry examples: an automotive suspension, a packaging machine cam, and a prosthetics joint — all designed and validated the same way. This is the "oh wow" moment that sticks.
AVI exportSimulation report PDFIndustry case studies
 
1:45 – 2:00 Live Q&A + What's Next CLOSE
Open floor for questions. Then a 5-minute walkthrough of the full 8-week training — showing exactly where today's topic fits in the bigger journey. Early enrollment discount announced live, exclusive to webinar attendees.
Live Q&ATraining previewExclusive discount

Meet Your Speaker

Rajveer Singh

Rajveer Singh

CAD Design Engineer & SOLIDWORKS Mentor

Rajveer Singh is a CAD Design Engineer and SOLIDWORKS Mentor with expertise in 3D modeling, assembly design, motion studies, and engineering simulations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

This webinar is ideal for engineering students, CAD professionals, mechanical engineers, product designers, and anyone interested in learning SOLIDWORKS Modeling, Motion Study, and SimulationXpress.

Basic knowledge of part and assembly modeling in SOLIDWORKS is recommended, but the concepts will be explained in a beginner-friendly manner.

Yes, this is a live instructor-led webinar with demonstrations, polls, and a live Q&A session.

You will learn how to:

1. Build a 4-bar linkage assembly
2. Create Motion Studies
3. Apply motors and physical dynamics
4. Detect collisions and contacts
5. Perform stress analysis
6. Validate designs before manufacturing, and more

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Yes, a digital certificate will be provided to attendees who participate in the webinar.

Absolutely. Participants can ask questions through the chat, and dedicated time has been reserved for live Q&A.
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