SolidWorks: Intermediate to Advanced

• An understanding of SolidWorks fundamentals and 2D/3D modeling
• Experience with basic part design and assemblies
• Familiarity with engineering drawing standards

Audience

• Mechanical designers and engineers
• Product developers and CAD professionals
• Users seeking to improve productivity in advanced SolidWorks functions

SolidWorks is a powerful 3D CAD software used for mechanical design, simulation, and manufacturing documentation.

This instructor-led, live training (online or onsite) is aimed at intermediate-level to advanced-level SolidWorks users who wish to deepen their modeling skills, master advanced features, and improve design efficiency and accuracy.

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

• Create complex parts, assemblies, and configurations efficiently.
• Use advanced modeling tools such as sweeps, lofts, and surfaces.
• Apply design tables, equations, and parametric controls.
• Perform simulations and motion studies to validate designs.

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.

Review of Core Concepts

• Sketch constraints and best practices
• Parametric modeling refresher
• File structure, templates, and document properties

Advanced Part Modeling Techniques

• Lofted and swept features
• Multibody part design
• Using surfaces for complex geometry
• Advanced pattern and mirror tools

Design Tables, Equations, and Configurations

• Using equations to control dimensions and features
• Creating and managing design tables
• Multiple part configurations and design variations

Assembly Design and Management

• Top-down and bottom-up assembly strategies
• Advanced mates and mechanical interactions
• Using subassemblies and smart components
• Large assembly performance tips

Drawings and Detailing

• Custom drawing templates and sheet formats
• Advanced annotations, symbols, and GD&T
• Detail views, broken views, and exploded views
• Managing revisions and bill of materials (BOM)

Simulation and Motion Studies

• Setting up static analysis simulations
• Running motion studies and interpreting results
• Basic thermal and frequency analysis
• Simulation tips for model preparation

Productivity and Collaboration Tools

• Custom properties and design automation
• Task scheduler and design checker
• Using SolidWorks PDM for file management
• Collaboration tools and sharing options

Summary and Next Steps