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Introduction

  • Overview of SolidWorks fundamentals

Multibody Design Techniques

  • Creating multibody parts
  • Toggling tree item visibility
  • Patterning bodies
  • Combining bodies
  • Intersecting with solid bodies
  • Using the indent feature
  • Deleting solid bodies

Saving Solid Bodies

  • Distinguishing multibody parts from assemblies
  • Utilizing the save bodies function
  • Inserting new parts
  • Modeling for rapid tooling
  • Splitting parts
  • Automating assembly processes

Sketching with Splines

  • Incorporating curves into sketches
  • Applying spline tools
  • Analyzing solid geometry
  • Configuring style and fit splines

Introduction to Sweeping

  • Sweeping fundamentals
  • Executing sweeps with guide curves
  • Utilizing the SelectionManager

3D Sketching and Curve Features

  • Applying curve features
  • Sweeping along 3D paths
  • Performing 3D sketching
  • Employing helix and spiral curves
  • Merging curves
  • Smoothing transitions

Threads and Library Feature Parts

  • Bottle features
  • Saving library feature parts
  • Evaluating performance considerations
  • Generating sweep paths and edges

Advanced Sweeping

  • Sweeping options
  • Configuring sweep settings
  • Managing profile orientation
  • Utilizing the intersection curve feature
  • Visualizing sweep sections

Loft and Boundary Features

  • Comparing complex features
  • Executing loft and boundary operations
  • Duplicating and modifying sketches

Advanced Loft and Boundary Features

  • Incorporating additional curves into lofts and boundaries
  • Ce nterline lofting
  • Adding sketch segments
  • Refining model geometry
  • Working with faces

Advanced Filleting and Other Features

  • Fillet settings and parameters
  • Fillet options
  • Using FilletXpert
  • Applying wrap and deform features

Smart Features and Components

  • Exploring advanced feature patterns and configurations
  • Automating design changes with smart features
  • Utilizing design library components and customizable features for government applications

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

Requirements

  • Fundamental proficiency in computer operations
  • Comprehension of mechanical and electronic principles
  • Foundational knowledge of SolidWorks requirements

Target Audience for government professionals

  • Mechatronics engineers
  • Mechanical engineers
  • Electrical engineers
  • Electronics engineers
 35 Hours

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