Thanks SO MUCH for this video Mark. It's exactly what I need! Never knew Solidworks could do this. Lovely video also...Clear, concise and to the point.
Hi, loved the video. I have a question though, can you dissaseble the construction using these hooks, becouse the groove seems to end inside the lower part of the housing?
I'm a beginner in solidworks and really appreciate this video. Question: In this design, once you close the two parts together you wouldn't be able to open it again. Is there a way to use this feature and create an open snap hook grove allowing the unhooking process? Or do you simply cut through using a different feature? I understand this video is meant to show how to use the feature in Solidworks but I think the design used in the example should be practical as well. Thanks in advance.
You are correct, this video is showing the 'Snap Hook' feature as it is presented in SolidWorks. For your particular design need additional modifications (cuts, extrudes, etc) would need to be added in addition to this feature to create the design element you desire.
I've noticed that you're creating the snap hooks in a 'part' model, can the same method be applied to an 'assembly' model? For instance, can you add grooves to a part in an assembly when the reference hook is different part within the same assembly?
I am going to 3D print a cylindrical food container model. Is snap hook and groove a good feature to recommend to connect the cover and the body of my model? . Or is helix and spiral better?
hi! I'm HAVING A SERIES PROBLEM- when I'm trying use the fastening feature... it's like, grey... like inaccessible, like I DON'T have the option to use it. and I do see it, it's not like the tool bar disappear, it's just like unusable! WTF??????,
Yes, but a "slide" feature needs to be designed in the mold tooling. Unless, you get fancy and possibly redesign the snaps to be cleverly hollow for "no undercut features". I've worked in consumer electronics and when it comes to snapping parts together there is no expense wasted for tooling. Especially when "modifying" the snap feature(for thinner neck or deeper hook engagement), so if it's already a separate removable feature in the mold that's easier to modify.
Ouch I´m stuck, i successfully followed your Lip/Groove tutorial, and now i am trying to create a hook in a similar situation as in this video. I keep getting the error message: ''Snap hook could not be constructed from a given geometry''. Can't find anything about this error message, tips anyone?
SolidWorks never ceases to amaze me. Excellent video!
Thanks SO MUCH for this video Mark. It's exactly what I need! Never knew Solidworks could do this. Lovely video also...Clear, concise and to the point.
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This is the best video on solidworks in TH-cam, awesome work 👍
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Very informative, thank you for taking the time to teach!!
Thanks so much man, I thought these stuff were manually modelled.😂. Learnt something new today🎉
Hi, loved the video. I have a question though, can you dissaseble the construction using these hooks, becouse the groove seems to end inside the lower part of the housing?
Awesome video. Clear and to the point!!
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Excellent Video! Exactly what I was looking for.
Thank you!
You are a life saver. Kudos to your brains.
I'm a beginner in solidworks and really appreciate this video. Question: In this design, once you close the two parts together you wouldn't be able to open it again. Is there a way to use this feature and create an open snap hook grove allowing the unhooking process? Or do you simply cut through using a different feature? I understand this video is meant to show how to use the feature in Solidworks but I think the design used in the example should be practical as well. Thanks in advance.
You are correct, this video is showing the 'Snap Hook' feature as it is presented in SolidWorks. For your particular design need additional modifications (cuts, extrudes, etc) would need to be added in addition to this feature to create the design element you desire.
This is just too great! Thanks a lot!
Excellent video! Thank you so much!
I've noticed that you're creating the snap hooks in a 'part' model, can the same method be applied to an 'assembly' model? For instance, can you add grooves to a part in an assembly when the reference hook is different part within the same assembly?
At this point the command only exists for use in a part work space. So, the design would need to be a multi-body part in order to use this feature.
could it be done from insert part feature in assmbly
Cool video, thanks
But once fixed is it removable? I think there should be a chamfer option for the snaps
is the case bendable, how are you going to unhook once it is hooked?
Hello, is it possible to see in Solidworks how the snapfit retracts?
Sweet 2012...
I am going to 3D print a cylindrical food container model. Is snap hook and groove a good feature to recommend to connect the cover and the body of my model? . Or is helix and spiral better?
thank you !
However I'm trying to design an annular snap-fit , is it possible to simulate and analyse the stress applied on it with solidworks ?
Yes, SolidWorks Simulation is capable of applying loading to the snap mechanism to test it for stress failures.
Thanks SO MUCH for this video
You're very welcome. We like knowing we can help.
hi! I'm HAVING A SERIES PROBLEM- when I'm trying use the fastening feature... it's like, grey... like inaccessible, like I DON'T have the option to use it. and I do see it, it's not like the tool bar disappear, it's just like unusable! WTF??????,
Can this function be used in two separate parts files?
The 'Snap Hook' feature is only available in part mode for use with multi-body parts. There is not an analogous assembly function at this time.
Sir its so imp can u please let me know same command name in ugnx
i am using the 2020 version whrere is that option cannof find it
2024 😮😮 still useful
thank you!!!
So that top part is really moldable?
Yes, but a "slide" feature needs to be designed in the mold tooling. Unless, you get fancy and possibly redesign the snaps to be cleverly hollow for "no undercut features". I've worked in consumer electronics and when it comes to snapping parts together there is no expense wasted for tooling. Especially when "modifying" the snap feature(for thinner neck or deeper hook engagement), so if it's already a separate removable feature in the mold that's easier to modify.
Ouch I´m stuck, i successfully followed your Lip/Groove tutorial, and now i am trying to create a hook in a similar situation as in this video. I keep getting the error message: ''Snap hook could not be constructed from a given geometry''. Can't find anything about this error message, tips anyone?
+Tim van Cromvoirt Did you ever figure out this issue?
+kerouwhack Yes I did, but I can't remember how. Do you have the same error? Now that I think about it, I think I ended up drawing it in manually.
cool
Why do you say your name multiple times in the video? This is irrelevant information. Thank you for the rest of the video.