Description:
The goal of this course is to teach the user to use the
SolidWorks mechanical design software to build parametric models of
parts and assemblies.
The course covers the fundamentals of the part, assembly and
drawing modes of SolidWorks and is geared toward the beginner
user.
Download the SW Fundamentals Part 1 Training Brochure
Download the SW Fundamentals Part 2 Training Brochure
Duration:
6 Days - This class is offered in one 4-day segment and one
2-day segment for scheduling convenience. Individual segments
cannot be purchased separately.
Prerequisites:
Mechanical design experience and completion of the SolidWorks
"Getting Started Tutorial" included with the software.
Topics:
Introduction to Solid Modeling
Technology
- Terminology, Industry standards and conventions, Design Intent
& Good Modeling Philosophies
Basic Part Modeling
- Sketching: Sketch Entities, Relations and Dimensions
- Features: Extrude, Revolve, Sweep Bosses and Cuts, Fillets,
Chamfers, Shells and Draft
- Miscellaneous: Patterns, Making Changes, Parent/Child
Relationships, Equations & Linking Values, Part Configurations
with Design Tables
Bottom-Up Assembly
Modeling
- Adding Mates to Locate and Orient Components
- Dynamic Assembly Motion and Interference Detection
Drawings and Detailing
- Drawing Templates
- Annotations
- Views
- Bills of Materials
- Options
- Large Assembly Drawings and Performance
- Drawings and File Management
- eDrawings
