SolidWorks

Intro

Features of SolidWorks

SolidWorks Graphical User Interface - Feature manager design tree, Callouts, Handles, Confirmation corner, mouse buttons, keyboard shortcuts, Command Manager

Sketch Entities 

Inference line, Centerline line, Line, Circle, Arc, Ellipse, Rectangle, Slots, Polygon, Ellipse, Partial Ellipse, Spline, Points, Text, Construction geometry

Sketch Tools - Fillet, Chamfer, Offset, Convert entities, Trim, Extend, Mirror, Dynamic Mirror, Move, Copy, Rotate, Scale, Stretch, Sketch pattern, Close Sketch To Model, Sketch picture, Relations - Adding Sketch Relation, Automatic relations,

Dimensioning 

 Smart, Horizontal, Vertical, Ordinate, Horizontal ordinate, Vertical ordinate, Align ordinate, Fully define sketch.

Part Modeling Tools

Creating reference planes

Creating Extrude features – Direction1, Direction2, From option, Thin feature, Applying draft, Selecting contours

Creating Revolve features – Selecting Axis, Thin features, Selecting contours

Creating Swept features-Selecting Profile and Path, Thin feature

Creating Loft features – Selecting Profiles, Guide curves.

Selecting geometries – Selection Manager, Multiple Body concepts

Creating Reference - points, axis, coordinates

Creating curves - Split curve, Project curve, Composite curve, Curve through points, Helix and Spiral

Creating Fillet features

Inserting Hole types Creating Chamfer

Creating Shell Creating Rib

Creating Pattern - Linear pattern, Circular pattern, Sketch driven pattern, Curve driven pattern, Fill pattern, mirror

Environment & Utilities - Working with views and manipulating views, Trouble shooting

Assembly Modeling Tools

Introduction to Assembly Modeling & Approaches 

 Top down and Bottom up approach

Applying Standard Mates- Coincident, Parallel, Perpendicular, Tangent, Concentric, Lock, Distance, Angle.

Applying Advanced Mates – Symmetric, Width, Path Mate, Linear/Linear Coupler, Limit Mate.

Applying Mechanical Mates – Cam, Hinge, Gear, Rack Pinion, Screw, Universal Joint.

Solidworks Motion (Manipulation)

 Replacing Components, Rotating Components, Move Components, Collision Detection, Physical Dynamics, Dynamic Clearance, Detecting Interference, Creating Pattern - Assembly Pattern, Mirror,Creating Explode Views.

Surface Modeling tools

Creating Extrude, Revolve, Swept, loft, Boundary surface.

Inserting Planar Surface, Offset Surface, Radiate Surface.

Extending a surface, Surface fill, Ruled Surface, Trimming Surface, Mid surface, Replace Face, Delete face, Untrim surface, Knit surface, Thickening a Surface, Move Face

Generating Drawing Views 

Introduction To Angle Of Projection

Generating Views - Generating Model View, Projected Views, Inserting Standard 3 View

View creation relative to model, Inserting predefined views, Auxiliary Views, Detailed Views, Crop view, Broken –Out Section, Broken Views, Section View, Alternate Position View, Drawing properties

Creating Dimensions

Smart, Horizontal, Vertical, Baseline, Ordinate, Horizontal Ordinate, Vertical Ordinate, Chamfer, Align Collinear/Radial, Align Parallel/Concentric, Model Dimensions, Auto dimension, Annotations, Spell check

Inserting Annotations - Datum Features, Hole Callout, Datum Target, Area Hatch, Balloon, Centre Mark, Centre Lines, Bill Of Materials,, Sheets And Templates, Sheet Format.

Sheet Metal Design

Concepts in Sheet metal design bend allowance bend deduction, K-factor Inserting Base Flange, Sheet Metal Tab, Edge Flange, Miter Flange, Hem, Jog.

Creating Break Corner/Corner Trim, Closed Corners, Rip.

Inserting Sketched Bend, Fold/Unfold, Forming Tools. Inserting Cross Break, Welded Corner.

Adding Corner Trim, Lofted Trim Conversion Of Solid Body To Sheet Metal.

Rendering

Introduction to PhotoWorks, How to render model in PhotoWorks Studio? How to render specified area? How to save image to a specified file? How to apply background and base? Scene editor, How to apply material and decal? Render options

Hands-on projects

1. Vehicle Gear Box design

2. 4-cylinder piston & crank design

3. Drone design & simulation