Get in Touch
 Duration 28 hours

Course Outline

Introduction

  • Review of core SolidWorks fundamentals

Multibody Design Strategies

  • Construction of multibody parts
  • Managing visibility of tree items
  • Applying patterns to bodies
  • Merging solid bodies
  • Executing solid body intersections
  • Applying indent features
  • Removing solid bodies

Managing Solid Bodies

  • Distinguishing between multibody parts and assemblies
  • Using the save body function
  • Inserting new parts
  • Modeling for rapid tooling applications
  • Splitting parts
  • Automating assembly processes

Sketching with Splines

  • Incorporating curves into sketches
  • Working with spline tools
  • Analyzing solid geometry
  • Adjusting style and fit splines

Foundations of Sweeping

  • Core principles of sweeping
  • Using guide curves for sweeps
  • Navigating with the SelectionManager

3D Sketching and Curve Features

  • Applying curve features
  • Sweeping along 3D paths
  • Executing 3D sketches
  • Leveraging helix and spiral features
  • Combining multiple curves
  • Refining transitions for smoothness

Threads and Library Feature Parts

  • Creating thread features
  • Storing library feature parts
  • Considering performance optimizations
  • Defining sweep paths and edges

Advanced Sweeping Techniques

  • Exploring sweep options
  • Configuring sweep parameters
  • Controlling profile orientation
  • Applying intersection curve features
  • Visualizing sweep cross-sections

Loft and Boundary Modeling

  • Evaluating complex feature comparisons
  • Performing lofting and boundary tasks
  • Duplicating and modifying sketches

Advanced Loft and Boundary Features

  • Incorporating additional curves into lofts and boundaries
  • Using centerline lofting
  • Integrating sketch segments
  • Refining model cleanliness
  • Manipulating faces

Advanced Filleting and Related Features

  • Configuring fillet settings and parameters
  • Exploring fillet options
  • Utilizing FilletXpert
  • Applying wrap and deform features

Smart Features and Components

  • Investigating advanced feature patterns and configurations
  • Automating design modifications with smart features
  • Leveraging design library components and customizable features

Macros and Design Notebook

  • Introduction to SolidWorks macros for task automation
  • Developing custom tools, menus, and macros to boost productivity
  • Applying the design notebook
  • Integrating macros with the design notebook

Conclusion and Future Directions

Requirements

  • Fundamental computer proficiency
  • A solid grasp of mechanics and electronics principles
  • Baseline knowledge of SolidWorks fundamentals

Intended Audience

  • Mechatronics engineers
  • Mechanical engineers
  • Electrical engineers
  • Electronics engineers

Number of participants


Price per participant

Testimonials (1)

Upcoming Courses

Related Categories