- Session 1: Introduction to CAD & SolidWorks
Introduction to the world of CAD, SolidWorks, and its comparison with other CAD programs. Learn about the user interface, file management, and basic tools for sketching in SolidWorks.
Session 2: Sketching Fundamentals
Explore basic sketching tools, such as lines, circles, arcs, rectangles, and slots. Learn how to create and manipulate 2D geometry and apply smart dimensions and basic constraints.
Session 3: Advanced Sketching and Relations
Focus on advanced sketching techniques, including dynamic mirror, copying entities, and applying design intent. Learn how to control and maintain flexibility in sketches with constraints.
Session 4: Part Modeling Basics – Extrusions
Learn to create 3D parts using extrusions. Understand how to apply the
Extrude Boss and
Extrude Cut features to generate solid models.
Session 5: Revolve and Thin Features
Discover how to use the
Revolve and
Revolve Cut features to create parts. Understand the application of
Thin Features and how to create sheet metal parts.
Session 6: Advanced Part Modeling Techniques
Learn how to apply features like
Fillet,
Chamfer, and
Extrude Up To for complex parts. Explore the creation of reference geometry to enhance your modeling flexibility.
Session 7: Hole Wizard and Advanced Tools
Understand how to use
Hole Wizard for automatic hole creation. Learn to apply
Fillet and
Chamfer to refine your designs and explore additional advanced tools for precision modeling.
Session 8: Appearance and Aesthetic Features
Learn how to assign materials and appearance features to parts, and use
Shell and
Draft features to prepare parts for manufacturing.
Session 9: Patterning Techniques
Understand the use of linear and circular patterns to repeat features across parts. Learn to use
Faces to Pattern and
Sketch Pattern tools for more advanced patterning options.
Session 10: Mirror Patterns and Curve Driven Patterns
Learn how to use
Pattern Mirror for symmetry, and
Curve Driven Patterns to create patterns along a path, enabling more advanced design strategies.
Session 11: Equations and Linked Values
Delve into parametric design by learning how to use
Equations and
Linked Values to control part dimensions and features, ensuring designs remain flexible and scalable.
Session 12: Materials and Configurations
Learn how to assign materials to your parts, and create
Configurations and
Design Tables to manage different part variations effectively.
Session 13: Simulation Express Basics
An introduction to
Simulation Express for testing part performance under different conditions. Learn how to set up and interpret basic stress and strain simulations.
Session 14: Sketch-Based Features (Text and Pictures)
Learn to add text and images to your sketches for documentation and design purposes. Explore the creation of
Ribs for strengthening parts.
Session 15: Loft and Loft Cut
Master
Loft and
Loft Cut features for creating smooth, complex transitions between different shapes, commonly used in automotive and aerospace design.
Session 16: Sweep and Sweep Cut
Learn how to create 3D geometry using
Sweep and
Sweep Cut features. This session is key for modeling parts like tubes, pipes, and other complex shapes.
Session 17: Practical Applications – Springs and Screws
Learn how to model functional parts such as
Springs,
Power Screws, and
Condition Ducts that are commonly used in mechanical designs and assemblies.
Session 18: Using the Design Library and Toolbox
Explore SolidWorks’
Design Library and
Toolbox Browser for quick access to standard parts and components like fasteners, bearings, and more.
Session 19: Advanced Assembly Techniques
Learn how to build assemblies in SolidWorks, from inserting and mating parts to managing complex multi-part assemblies. This session focuses on best practices for assembly modeling.
Session 20: Final Project and Review
Apply your knowledge in a final project where you will design, model, and assemble a complex part. Review the core concepts, techniques, and tools covered throughout the course.
