Assigning Materials

  1. In the Simulation study tree, expand the Parts folder.
    Notice the four assembly components.
  2. Right-click crankpulley-1 and select Apply/Edit Material .
  3. In the dialog box:
    1. Expand SOLIDWORKS Materials.
    2. Expand Iron and select Gray Cast Iron.
  4. Click Apply.
    Gray cast iron is applied to the crankpulley-1 component.
  5. Click Close.
  6. Repeat the procedure above assigning the following materials to the other assembly components:
    Component Material
    crankarmaxle-1 Chrome Stainless Steel in the Steel folder of the SOLIDWORKS Materials library.
    crankarm-1 and crankarm-2 Alloy Steel in the Steel folder of the SOLIDWORKS Materials library.