Advanced SolidWorks - 5 Days

• Basic computer skills
• Understanding of mechanics and electronics
• Basic understanding of the fundamentals of SolidWorks

Audience

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

SolidWorks is a software for solid modeling computer-aided design (CAD) and computer-aided engineering (CAE). It allows users to sketch out ideas and concepts, explore dimensions and features, and produce detailed drawings and models.

This instructor-led, live training (online or onsite) is aimed at intermediate-level to advanced-level mechatronics, mechanical, electrical, and electronics engineers who wish to further enhance their SolidWorks knowledge by mastering advanced part modeling, as well as other advanced features and shaping capabilities of SolidWorks.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Use multi-body solids, sweeping and lofting features, and more advanced SolidWorks features.
• Utilize the assembly modeling capabilities of SolidWorks.
• Master the advanced modeling features of SolidWorks.

Format of the Course

• Interactive lecture and discussion.
• Lots of exercises and practice.
• Hands-on implementation in a live-lab environment.

Course Customization Options

• To request a customized training for this course, please contact us to arrange.

Introduction

• Overview of the fundamentals of SolidWorks

Multibody Design Techniques

• Creating multibody parts
• Hiding or showing tree items
• Patterning bodies
• Combining bodies
• Intersecting with solid bodies
• Indenting feature
• Deleting solid bodies

Saving Solid Bodies

• Multibody part vs. assembly
• Saving bodies function
• Inserting new part
• Modeling for rapid tooling
• Splitting a part
• Automating an assembly

Sketching with Splines

• Curves in sketches
• Using splines
• Analyzing solid geometry
• Style and fit spline

Introduction to Sweeping

• Sweeping basics
• Sweeping with guide curves
• Using the SelectionManager

3D Sketching and Curve Feature

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

Threads and Library Feature Parts

• Bottle features
• Saving a library feature part
• Performance considerations
• Creating the sweep path and edges

Advanced Sweeping

• Sweeping options
• Configuring sweep settings
• Profile orientation
• Intersection curve feature
• Visualizing sweep sections

Loft and Boundary Features

• Comparing complex features
• Lofting and boundary work
• Copying and modifying a sketch

Advanced Loft and Boundary Feature

• Additional curves in the loft and boundary
• Centerline lofting
• Adding sketch segments
• Cleaning up a model
• Working with faces

Advanced Filleting and Other Features

• Fillet settings and parameters
• Fillet options
• FilletXpert
• Wrap and deform features

Smart Features and Components

• Exploring advanced feature patterns and configurations
• Automating design changes using smart features
• Utilizing 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