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 Duration 35 hours

Course Outline

Introduction

  • Review of SolidWorks fundamentals

Multibody Design Techniques

  • Creation of multibody parts
  • Toggling visibility of tree items
  • Patterning bodies
  • Combining bodies
  • Intersecting with solid bodies
  • Implementing the indent feature
  • Deleting solid bodies

Saving Solid Bodies

  • Distinguishing between multibody parts and assemblies
  • Using the save bodies function
  • Inserting new parts
  • Modeling for rapid tooling
  • Splitting a part
  • Automating an assembly

Sketching with Splines

  • Working with curves in sketches
  • Applying splines
  • Analyzing solid geometry
  • Style and fit spline options

Introduction to Sweeping

  • Foundations of sweeping
  • Sweeping using guide curves
  • Utilizing the SelectionManager

3D Sketching and Curve Feature

  • Applying curve features
  • Sweeping along a 3D path
  • 3D sketching techniques
  • Using helix curve and spiral features
  • Combining curves
  • Smoothing transitions

Threads and Library Feature Parts

  • Creating bottle features
  • Saving library feature parts
  • Performance optimization considerations
  • Defining sweep paths and edges

Advanced Sweeping

  • Exploring sweep options
  • Configuring sweep settings
  • Managing profile orientation
  • Using the intersection curve feature
  • Visualizing sweep sections

Loft and Boundary Features

  • Comparing complex features
  • Executing lofting and boundary work
  • Copying and modifying sketches

Advanced Loft and Boundary Feature

  • Incorporating additional curves in lofts and boundaries
  • Centerline lofting
  • Adding sketch segments
  • Model cleanup procedures
  • Working with faces

Advanced Filleting and Other Features

  • Fillet settings and parameters
  • Exploring fillet options
  • Using FilletXpert
  • Wrap and deform features

Smart Features and Components

  • Exploring advanced feature patterns and configurations
  • Automating design changes with smart features
  • Leveraging design library components and customizable features

Finite Element Analysis (FEA)

  • Introduction to FEA concepts
  • Setting up FEA simulations in SolidWorks
  • Applying materials and boundary conditions
  • Meshing and refining the model
  • Running static and dynamic analyses
  • Interpreting FEA results
  • Optimizing design based on FEA feedback

Macros and Design Notebook

  • Introduction to SolidWorks macros for automating repetitive tasks
  • Creating custom tools, menus, and macros to enhance productivity
  • Utilizing the design notebook
  • Integrating macros and the design notebook

Summary and Next Steps

Requirements

  • Fundamental computer literacy
  • Knowledge of mechanics and electronics principles
  • Basic proficiency in SolidWorks fundamentals

Target Audience

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

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