This Training Program – SolidWorks Essentials is designed for engineers and designers to apply SolidWorks mechanical design automation software to build parametric models of parts and assemblies as well as to make drawings of those parts and assemblies.
Learning Outcome
- Create parametric sketches
- Create parts and build assemblies
- Create and control different versions of your parts with configurations
- Automate design modification with equations and excel design tables
- Create drawings of your designs.
Methodology
Practical hands-on with using computers, lecturing, discussions, and case studies.
Pre-requisite
- Basic mechanical design knowledge.
- Basic experience with the Windows® operating system
Duration
5 Days
Target Group (who should attend)
- Application Engineer, R&D Engineer, Product Designer or Engineer, Industrial Engineer and any CAD Practitioners.
Day 1
- SolidWorks Basics and User Interface
- Introduction to Sketching
- Basic Part Modeling
- Symmetry and Draft
Day 2
- Patterning
- Revolved Features
- Shelling and Ribs
Day 3
- Editing: Repairs
- Editing: Design Changes
- Configurations
- Global Variables and Equations
Day 4
- Using Drawings
- Bottom-Up Assembly Modeling
- Using Assemblies
Day 5
- SOLIDWORKS Drawings – ISO
- Introduction to Drawing Templates
- Sheet Format Customization
- Using the Custom Sheet Format File
- Advanced Drawing Views
- Drawing Performance
- Tests and Assessments
