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 Duration 28 hours

Course Outline

Introduction

  • Review of core SolidWorks principles

Multibody Design Techniques

  • Constructing multibody parts
  • Toggling visibility of tree items
  • Applying patterns to bodies
  • Merging bodies
  • Intersecting solid bodies
  • Using the indenting feature
  • Removing solid bodies

Saving Solid Bodies

  • Distinguishing multibody parts from assemblies
  • Utilizing the save bodies function
  • Inserting new parts
  • Modeling for rapid tooling
  • Dividing parts
  • Automating assembly processes

Sketching with Splines

  • Incorporating curves into sketches
  • Applying splines
  • Analyzing solid geometry
  • Adjusting style and fit for splines

Introduction to Sweeping

  • Foundations of sweeping
  • Sweeping with guide curves
  • Leveraging the SelectionManager

3D Sketching and Curve Feature

  • Working with curve features
  • Sweeping along 3D paths
  • Executing 3D sketches
  • Utilizing helix and spiral features
  • Merging curves
  • Refining transitions

Threads and Library Feature Parts

  • Applying bottle features
  • Preserving library feature parts
  • Addressing performance factors
  • Generating sweep paths and edges

Advanced Sweeping

  • Exploring sweep options
  • Configuring sweep parameters
  • Managing profile orientation
  • Using intersection curve features
  • Visualizing sweep cross-sections

Loft and Boundary Features

  • Evaluating complex feature options
  • Executing lofting and boundary operations
  • Duplicating and editing sketches

Advanced Loft and Boundary Feature

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

Advanced Filleting and Other Features

  • Setting fillet parameters
  • Reviewing fillet options
  • Using FilletXpert
  • Applying wrap and deform features

Smart Features and Components

  • Investigating advanced feature patterns and configurations
  • Streamlining design modifications with smart features
  • Deploying design library components and customizable features

Macros and Design Notebook

  • Overview of SolidWorks macros for task automation
  • Developing custom tools, menus, and macros for productivity
  • Utilizing the design notebook
  • Combining macros with the design notebook

Summary and Next Steps

Requirements

  • Fundamental computer literacy
  • Proficiency in mechanics and electronics principles
  • Basic grasp of SolidWorks fundamentals

Target Audience

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

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