SOLIDWORKS Essentials Course

Learn how to build 3D parametric models of parts and assemblies and how to make 2D drawings of those parts and assemblies using SOLIDWORKS.

Overview

Prerequisite

Mechanical design experience; experience with the Windows® operating system

Length

4 Days

Syllabus

Lesson 1: SOLIDWORKS Basics and User Interfaces

What is the SOLIDWORKS Software?
Design Intent
File References
Opening Files
The SOLIDWORKS User Interface
Using the Command Manager

Lesson 2: Introduction to Sketching

2D Sketching
Stages in the Process
Saving Files
What are We Going to Sketch?
Sketching
Sketch Entities
Basic Sketching
Rules That Govern Sketches
Design Intent
Sketch Relations
Dimensions
Extrude
Sketching Guidelines

Lesson 3: Basic Part Modeling

Basic Modeling
Choosing the Best Profile
Choosing the Sketch Plane
Details of the Part
Boss Feature
Sketching on a Planar Face
Cut Feature
View Selector
Using the Hole Wizard
Filleting
Editing Tools
Detailing Basics
Drawing Views
Center Marks
Dimensioning
Changing Parameters

Lesson 4: Symmetry and Draft

Case Study: Ratchet
Boss Feature with Draft
Symmetry in the Sketch
Sketching Inside the Model
View Options
Using Model Edges in a Sketch
Creating Trimmed Sketch Geometry
Copy and Paste Features

Lesson 5: Patterning

Why Use Patterns?
Linear Pattern
Circular Patterns
Reference Geometry
Planes
Mirror Patterns
Using Pattern Seed Only
Up To Reference
Sketch Driven Patterns

Lesson 6: Revolved Features

Case Study: Handwheel
Design Intent
Revolved Features
Building the Rim
Building the Spoke
Edit Material
Mass Properties
File Properties
SOLIDWORKS SimulationXpress

Lesson 7: Shelling and Ribs

Shelling and Ribs
Analyzing and Adding Draft
Other Options for Draft
Shelling
Ribs
Full Round Fillets
Thin Features

Lesson 8: Editing – Repairs

Part Editing
Editing Topics
Sketch Issues
Freezing Features
FilletXpert

Lesson 9: Editing – Design Changes

Part Editing
Design Changes
Information From a Model
Rebuilding Tools
Replace Sketch Entity
Sketch Contours

Lesson 10: Configurations

Using Configurations
Other Methods to Create Configurations
Modeling Strategies for Configurations
Editing Parts that Have Configurations
Design Library

Lesson 11: Global Variables and Equations

Using Global Variables and Equations
Renaming Features and Dimensions
Design Rules Using Global Variables and Equations
Using Operators and Functions

Lesson 12: Using Drawings

More About Making Drawings
Section View
Model Views
Broken View
Detail Views
Drawing Sheets and Sheet Formats
Annotations

Lesson 13: Bottom-Up Assembly Modeling

Case Study: Universal Joint
Bottom-Up Assembly
Creating a New Assembly
Position of the First Component
FeatureManager Design Tree and Symbols
Adding Components
Mating Components
Using Part Configurations in Assemblies
Sub-assemblies
Smart Mates
Inserting Sub-assemblies
Pack and Go

Lesson 14: Using Assemblies

Analyzing the Assembly
Checking for Clearances
Changing the Values of Dimensions
Exploded Assemblies
Explode Line Sketch
Bill of Materials
Assembly Drawings

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