Course Outline

Review of Core Concepts

  • Constraints and best practices in sketching
  • Refresher on parametric modeling
  • File structure, templates, and document properties for government

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

  • Controlling dimensions and features using equations
  • Creating and managing design tables
  • Handling multiple part configurations and design variations

Assembly Design and Management

  • Top-down and bottom-up assembly strategies
  • Advanced mates and mechanical interactions
  • Utilizing subassemblies and smart components
  • Tips for optimizing large assembly performance

Drawings and Detailing

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

Simulation and Motion Studies

  • Setting up static analysis simulations
  • Conducting motion studies and interpreting results
  • Basic thermal and frequency analysis
  • Tips for preparing models for simulation

Productivity and Collaboration Tools

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

Summary and Next Steps

Requirements

  • 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 for government
  • Product developers and CAD professionals
  • Users seeking to enhance productivity in advanced SolidWorks functions
 21 Hours

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