SolidWorks Essentials - Parts , Assemblies and Drawings

The course is designed around a process or task-based approach rather than on individual features and functions. All the fundamental features of SolidWorks are covered including: 2D sketching, part-modelling, assembly modelling including "bottom-up design" and "dynamic motion", detail drawing creation for parts and assemblies, and associative design changes.

Topics Covered:

• The SolidWorks User Interface
• System options and introduction to sketching
• Sketch contours
• Basic part modelling
• Modelling a casting or forging
• Revolved features & circular patterns
• Thin walled parts
• Configurations of parts
• Editing
• Bottom-Up assembly modelling
• Preparations for detailing
• Drawing Sheets & Views
• Center marks, centerlines & dimensions
• Adding annotations
• Drawings sheets & templates
• Settings
• Assembly drawing views
• BOM's & design tables
• Performance & display issues
• Changing drawing references
• eDrawings