The goal of this course is designed to teach the student how to use the SolidWorks mechanical design automation software. To build parametric models of parts and assemblies, and how to make drawings of those parts and assemblies.
The course is designed around a process or task based approach to training. Rather than focus on individual features and functions, a process-based training course emphasizes the process and procedures you follow to complete a particular task. By utilizing case studies to illustrate these processes, you learn the necessary commands, options and menus in the context of completing a design task.
Course Outline:
Lesson 1: SolidWorks Basics and the User Interface
- What is the SolidWorks Software
- Design Intent
- File References
- Opening Files
- The SolidWorks User Interface
Lesson 2: Introduction to Sketching
- 2D Sketching
- Stages in the Process
- Saving Files
- What are We Going to Sketch?
- Sketching
- Sketch Entities
- Basic Sketching
- Rules That Govern Sketches
- Design Intent
- Sketch Relations
- Dimensions
- Extrude
Lesson 3: Basic Part Modeling
- Basic Modeling
- Terminology
- Choosing the Best Profile
- Choosing the Sketch Plane
- Details of the Part
- Boss Feature
- Sketching on a Planar Face
- Cut Feature
- Using the Hole Wizard
- View Options
- Filleting
- Detailing Basics
- Drawing Views
- Center Marks
- Dimensioning
- Changing Parameters
Lesson 4: Modeling a Casting or Forging
- Case Study: Ratchet
- Design Intent
- Boss Feature with Draft
- Symmetry in the Sketch
- Sketching Inside the Model
- View Options
- Using Model Edges in a Sketch
- Creating Trimmed Sketch Geometry
- Using Copy and Paste
- Editing Features
Lesson 5: Patterning
- Why Use Patterns?
- Reference Geometry
- Linear Pattern
- Circular Patterns
- Mirror Patterns
- Using Pattern Seed Only
- Sketch Driven Patterns
Lesson 6: Revolved Features
- Case Study: Handwheel
- Design Intent
- Revolved Features
- Building the Rim
- Building the Spoke
- Edit Material
- Mass Properties
- File Properties
- SolidWorks SimulationXpress
- Using the Wizard
Lesson 7: Shelling and Ribs
- Shelling and Ribs
- Analyzing and Adding Draft
- Other Options for Draft
- Shelling
- Ribs
- Full Round Fillets
- Thin Features
Lesson 8: Editing: Repairs
- Part Editing
- Editing Topics
- Sketch Issues
- FilletXpert
- DraftXpert
Lesson 9: Editing: Design Changes
- Part Editing
- Design Changes
- Information From a Model
- Rebuilding Tools
- Sketch Contours
- Editing with Instant 3D
Lesson 10: Configurations of Parts
- Configurations
- Using Configurations
- Creating Configurations
- Editing Parts that Have Configurations
- Design Library
Lesson 11: Design Tables and Equations
- Design Tables
- Link Values
- Equations
- Design Tables
- Existing Design Tables
- Modeling Strategies for Configurations
- In the Advanced Course...
Lesson 12: Using Drawings
- More About Making Drawings
- Section View
- Model Views
- Broken Views
- Detail Views
- Projected Views
- Annotations
- Drawing Sheets and Sheet Formats
- Define Title Block
Lesson 13: Bottom-Up Assembly Modeling
- Case Study: Universal Joint
- Bottom-Up Assembly
- Creating a New Assembly
- Position of the First Component
- FeatureManager Design Tree and Symbols
- Adding Components
- Using Part Configurations in Assemblies
- Creating Copies of Instances
- Component Hiding and Transparency
- Component Properties
- Sub-assemblies
- Smart Mates
- Inserting SuB-assemblies
- Pack and Go
Lesson 14: Using Assemblies
- Using Assemblies
- Analyzing the Assembly
- Checking for Clearances
- Changing the Values of Dimensions
- Exploded Assemblies
- Explode Line Sketch
- Bill of Materials
- Assembly Drawings
Prerequisites
Students attending this course are expected to have the following skills, and to have completed an overview of the course material.
- Mechanical/Industrial design experience
- Experience with the Windows™ operating system
- Complete the tutorial SolidWorks Getting Started that is included with your software
Duration: 4 Days