The goal of this course is to teach you how to utilize the assembly modeling capabilities of SolidWorks mechanical design automation software. The focus of this course is on the skills, tools, and concepts central to successfully working with assemblies.
Course Outline:
Lesson 1: Top-Down Assembly Modeling
- Top-Down Assembly Modeling
- Stages in the Process
- Building Virtual Parts
- Building Parts in an Assembly
- Assembly Features
- In-Context Features
- Propagating Changes
- Smart Fasteners
- Saving Internal Parts as External
- External References
- Breaking External References
- Removing External References
Lesson 2: Advanced Mate Techniques
- Advanced Mates
- Adding Mate References
- Design Library Parts
- Capture Mate References
- Create Property Manager
- Smart Components
- Advanced and Mechanical Mate Types
- Summary: Inserting and Mating Components
- Multiple Mate Mode
- Using Copy with Mates
- Mate Options
Lesson 3: Using Configurations with Assemblies
- Using Configurations with Assemblies
- Stages in the Process
- Component Patterns
- Using Configure Component
- Creating Configurations Manually
- Using Design Tables with Assemblies
- Understanding Design Tables
- Manipulating the Design Table
Lesson 4: Display States and Appearances
- Display States
- Bulk Selection Tools
- Advanced Select
- Envelopes
- Appearances, Materials and Scenes
Lesson 5: Assembly Editing
- Assembly Editing
- Key Topics
- Editing Activities
- Replacing and Modifying Components
- Troubleshooting an Assembly
- Replacing Components Using Save As
- Mirroring Components
- Hole Alignment
- Controlling Dimensions in an Assembly
- Sensors
Lesson 6: Layout-based Assembly Design
- Layout-based Assembly Design
- Key Topics
- Blocks
- Inserting Blocks
- Testing with the MotionManager
- Creating a Part from a Block
Lesson 7: Large Assemblies
- Large Assemblies
- Key Topics
- Lightweight Components
- Large Assembly Mode
- Selective Open with Hide
- Using Quick View / Selective Open
- Using SpeedPak
- Using Configurations with Large Assemblies
- Modifying the Structure of an Assembly
- Tips for Faster Assemblies
- Drawing Considerations
- SolidWorks Explorer
- Renaming Components
Lesson 8: The MotionManager
- MotionManager
- Using the Animation Wizard
- Free Motion
- Drag Motion
- Motors and Motion
- Visual Properties
- Interpolation Modes
- View Orientation States
- Basic Motion
- Using Physical Dynamics
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
- Completed the course SolidWorks Essentials: Parts, Assemblies, and Drawings.
Duration: 2 Days