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Provided by: R&D Technologies, Inc. SolidWorks Essentials Parts and AssembliesSolidworks |
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Training
Provided by R&D Technologies, Inc.
Introduces the student to the SolidWorks User Interface. Students will learn basic Part Design, Assembly Creation and fundamental Drawing creation.
Covered:
Intro to SolidWorks Interface, Sketching, Extrudes, Revolves, Sweeps, Intro to Assemblies, Intro to Detailing
Related Software Programs or Products: SolidWorks 3D CAD Software
Related Awards, Degrees or Certifications: CSWA, CSWP, SolidWorks
Related Jobs or Careers: 3D CAD, SolidWorks Engineer, CSWA, CSWP
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SolidWorks Essentials Parts and Assemblies
Prerequisites: Mechanical design experience; experience with the Windows operating system.
Description: SolidWorks Essentials teaches you how to use the SolidWorks mechanical design automation software to build parametric models of parts and assemblies, and how to make drawings of those parts and assemblies.
Lesson 1: Introduction
About This Course
Windows XP
Use of Color
What is the SolidWorks Software?
Design Intent
File References
Opening Files
The SolidWorks User Interface
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
Sketch Fillets
Extrude
Lesson 3: Basic Part Modeling
Basic Modeling
Terminology
Choosing the Best Profile
Choosing the Sketch Plane
Details of the Part
Boss Feature
Sketching on a Planar Face
Using the Hole Wizard
Cut Feature
Using the Hole Wizard
View Options
Filleting
Detailing Basics
Drawing Views
Center Marks
Model Dimensions
Changing Parameters
Lesson 4: Modeling a Casting or Forging
Case Study: Ratchet
Design Intent
Boss Feature with Draft
Symmetry in the Sketch
Sketching Inside the Model
View Options
Keyboard Shortcuts
Using Model Edges in a Sketch
Creating Trimmed Sketch Geometry
Using Copy and Paste
Editing Features
Lesson 5: Patterning
Why Use Patterns?
Reference Geometry
Linear Pattern
Circular Patterns
Mirror Patterns
Using Pattern Seed Only
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
COSMOSXpress
Using the Wizard
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
Check Sketch for Feature
FilletXpert
DraftXpert
Lesson 9: Editing, Design Changes
Part Editing
Design Changes
Information From a Model
Rebuilding Tools
Sketch Contours
Lesson 10: Configurations of Parts
Configurations
Using Configurations
Modify Configurations
Editing Parts that Have Configurations
Design Library
Lesson 11: Design Tables and Equations
Design Tables
Link Values
Equations
Design Tables
Existing Design Tables
Modeling Strategies for Configurations
More About Making Drawings
In the Advanced Course...
Lesson 12: 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
Using Part Configurations in Assemblies
Creating Copies of Instances
Component Hiding and Transparency
Component Properties
Sub-assemblies
Smart Mates
Inserting Sub-assemblies
Pack and Go
Lesson 13: Using Assemblies
Using Assemblies
Analyzing the Assembly
Changing the Values of Dimensions
Exploded Assemblies
Explode Line Sketch
Assembly Drawings
In the Drawings Course...
Lesson 14: Using DimXpert and TolAnalyst
DimXpert
Tolerance Types and Features
DimXpert Selections
Prismatic and Turned Parts
Settings for DimXpert
Auto Dimension Scheme
Using Plus and Minus
DimXpert Annotations and Drawings
TolAnalyst
Appendix
Options Settings
Document Templates
Description: SolidWorks Essentials teaches you how to use the SolidWorks mechanical design automation software to build parametric models of parts and assemblies, and how to make drawings of those parts and assemblies.
Lesson 1: Introduction
About This Course
Windows XP
Use of Color
What is the SolidWorks Software?
Design Intent
File References
Opening Files
The SolidWorks User Interface
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
Sketch Fillets
Extrude
Lesson 3: Basic Part Modeling
Basic Modeling
Terminology
Choosing the Best Profile
Choosing the Sketch Plane
Details of the Part
Boss Feature
Sketching on a Planar Face
Using the Hole Wizard
Cut Feature
Using the Hole Wizard
View Options
Filleting
Detailing Basics
Drawing Views
Center Marks
Model Dimensions
Changing Parameters
Lesson 4: Modeling a Casting or Forging
Case Study: Ratchet
Design Intent
Boss Feature with Draft
Symmetry in the Sketch
Sketching Inside the Model
View Options
Keyboard Shortcuts
Using Model Edges in a Sketch
Creating Trimmed Sketch Geometry
Using Copy and Paste
Editing Features
Lesson 5: Patterning
Why Use Patterns?
Reference Geometry
Linear Pattern
Circular Patterns
Mirror Patterns
Using Pattern Seed Only
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
COSMOSXpress
Using the Wizard
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
Check Sketch for Feature
FilletXpert
DraftXpert
Lesson 9: Editing, Design Changes
Part Editing
Design Changes
Information From a Model
Rebuilding Tools
Sketch Contours
Lesson 10: Configurations of Parts
Configurations
Using Configurations
Modify Configurations
Editing Parts that Have Configurations
Design Library
Lesson 11: Design Tables and Equations
Design Tables
Link Values
Equations
Design Tables
Existing Design Tables
Modeling Strategies for Configurations
More About Making Drawings
In the Advanced Course...
Lesson 12: 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
Using Part Configurations in Assemblies
Creating Copies of Instances
Component Hiding and Transparency
Component Properties
Sub-assemblies
Smart Mates
Inserting Sub-assemblies
Pack and Go
Lesson 13: Using Assemblies
Using Assemblies
Analyzing the Assembly
Changing the Values of Dimensions
Exploded Assemblies
Explode Line Sketch
Assembly Drawings
In the Drawings Course...
Lesson 14: Using DimXpert and TolAnalyst
DimXpert
Tolerance Types and Features
DimXpert Selections
Prismatic and Turned Parts
Settings for DimXpert
Auto Dimension Scheme
Using Plus and Minus
DimXpert Annotations and Drawings
TolAnalyst
Appendix
Options Settings
Document Templates
About The Training Provider: R&D Technologies, Inc.
R&D Technologies, Inc. - R & D Technologies is a licensed SolidWorks value added reseller providing both support and training in Rhode Island, Massachusetts and Connecticut. SolidWorks is an industry standard in the 3-D solid modeling arena. We provide a variety of training courses in SolidWorks, Cosmos Design Validation and PDMWorks and are now in the process of adding SolidCAM classes to our schedule. We have...
