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 Duration 35 hours

Course Outline

Introduction

  • Overview of SolidWorks fundamentals

Multibody Design Techniques

  • Developing multibody parts
  • Toggling tree item visibility
  • Patterning bodies
  • Combining bodies
  • Intersecting solid bodies
  • Indenting features
  • Removing solid bodies

Managing Solid Bodies

  • Distinction between multibody parts and assemblies
  • Using the save body function
  • Inserting new parts
  • Modeling for rapid tooling
  • Splitting parts
  • Automating assemblies

Sketching with Splines

  • Incorporating curves in sketches
  • Applying splines
  • Analyzing solid geometry
  • Configuring style and fit splines

Fundamentals of Sweeping

  • Core sweeping concepts
  • Sweeping using guide curves
  • Leveraging the SelectionManager

3D Sketching and Curve Features

  • Implementing curve features
  • Sweeping along 3D paths
  • 3D sketching techniques
  • Utilizing helix and spiral features
  • Merging curves
  • Smoothing transitions

Threads and Library Feature Parts

  • Bottle features
  • Archiving library feature parts
  • Performance optimization
  • Defining sweep paths and edges

Advanced Sweeping

  • Sweeping configuration options
  • Setting sweep parameters
  • Managing profile orientation
  • Intersection curve features
  • Visualizing sweep cross-sections

Loft and Boundary Features

  • Evaluating complex features
  • Executing loft and boundary operations
  • Duplicating and editing sketches

Advanced Loft and Boundary Features

  • Incorporating additional curves into lofts and boundaries
  • Centerline lofting
  • Inserting sketch segments
  • Refining model geometry
  • Manipulating faces

Advanced Filleting and Supplementary Features

  • Fillet configuration and parameters
  • Fillet variations
  • FilletXpert tool
  • Wrap and deform capabilities

Smart Features and Components

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

Finite Element Analysis (FEA)

  • Foundations of FEA concepts
  • Configuring FEA simulations in SolidWorks
  • Assigning materials and boundary conditions
  • Mesh generation and refinement
  • Executing static and dynamic analyses
  • Analyzing FEA outcomes
  • Design optimization based on FEA insights

Macros and Design Notebook

  • Automating repetitive tasks via SolidWorks macros
  • Developing custom tools, menus, and macros for productivity
  • Leveraging the design notebook
  • Integrating macros with the design notebook

Summary and Future Directions

Requirements

  • Fundamental computer literacy
  • Knowledge of mechanics and electronics
  • Basic grasp of SolidWorks core principles

Target Audience

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

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