Learn SOLIDWORKS Basics by practicing 45 exercises

Name: Learn SOLIDWORKS Basics by practicing 45 exercises
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Master SOLIDWORKS Basics & Move to an Advanced Level by Practicing 45 Exercises.

Created byRezk A.

Last updated 11/2017

English

What you'll learn

Understand 3D Modeling Concept in softwares like SolidWorks.
Gain sketching and modeling skills by practicing more than 40 exercises.
Model faster and more efficient.
Be familiar with SolidWorks assembly.
Make realistic assemblies.

Course content

5 sections • 43 lectures • 4h 22m total length

Promo4:27
Course Introduction2:00
This lecture explains Why you need to take this course. Also takes you through each section in the curriculum.
SolidWorks Interface and Navigation5:08
This lecture gives you a brief introduction to SolidWorks Interface & Navigation. Just what you need to know to start using the software.

NOTE: I'am using SolidWorks 2016. Don't worry if you are using an older version there are no deep differences !
3D Modeling Concept !1:44
This is an introduction to 3D Modeling Concept. The article explains the relation between 2D sketches and 3D parts, What features require 2D sketches and what require an existing 3D part.

Sketches11:41
You learn the different sketch commands.
Relations and fully defined sketches4:13
After finishing this lecture you will be able to understand how to add relations between different sketches entities and how to fully defined your sketches.
Let's draw your first sketch2:15
Are you ready to draw your first sketch ? Let's do it.
Note: Make sure to finish the quiz before moving to the next lecture.
Features - Extrusion & Revolving5:43
Extrusion and Revolve are the most common features in SolidWorks, this lecture will provide an explanation to these features.
Note: The Practicing section will strengthen your skills with these features.
Features - Shell, Fillets & Chamfers2:07
This lecture explains some features which require an existing 3D part to be activated.
Features - Swept & Hole Wizard4:25
This lecture explains Swept features which requires two different sketches. Hole Wizard also was introduced.
Parent & Child Relations between Features.3:22
Summary of explained features0:52
This article will be your reference for the explained features and will help you in the practicing section.
Productivity (How to model faster)5:46
This lecture will help you model faster using keyboard shortcuts and mouse gestures.

Exercises 1,215:05
Modeled Parts
Wheel Hub
Brackets
Used Features
Revolve boss
Extrude cut
Loft cut
Rib
Exercise 3 (Power Screw)9:44
Modeled Part
Power Screw
Used Features
Revolve boss
Swept cut
Extrude cut
Hole Wizard
Exercises 4,5,610:13
Modeled Parts
Fixture block 1
Fixture block 2
Tea cup
Used Features
Extrude boss
Revolve boss
Swept boss
Exercises 7,814:43
Modeled Parts
Torsional Spring
Pulley bracket base
Used Features
Extrude boss
Swept boss
Extrude cut
Revolve boss
Rib
Mirror
Exercises 9,107:11
Modeled parts
Pulley
Screw Jack Cap
Used Features
Revolve boss
Extrude Cut
Exercises 11,1213:42
Modeled Parts
Screw with cosmetic thread
Bearing base
Used Features
Revolve boss
Extrude cut
Cosmetic thread
Extrude boss
Hole Wizard
Fillet
Exercises 13,14,1515:12
Modeled Parts
Screw jack base
F-Belt pulley
Handle
Used Features
Revolve boss
Swept cut
Extrude boss
Circular pattern
Exercises 16,179:21
Modeled parts
Pulley bracket
Vice base
Used features
Extrude boss
Rib
Extrude cut
Hole wizard
Exercises 18,19,2011:52
Modeled parts
Wheel hub
Carrier 1
Carrier 2
Used Features
Extrude boss
Exercises 21,22,2312:26
Modeled parts
Carrier 1
Carrier 2
Carrier 3
Used Features
Extrude boss
Extrude cut
Hole Wizard
Exercises 24,25,2610:46
Modeled Parts
Carrier 1
Carrier 2
Shaft
Used Features
Extrude boss
Extrude cut
Fillet
Revolve cut
Exercises 27,28,29,3012:30
Modeled parts
Bent connection
Arm
Bearing Carrier
Connection
Used features
Swept boss
Extrude boss
Extrude cut
Fillet
Revolve boss
Exercise 31 - Motorbike's brake rotor4:11
Used features
Extrude boss
Extrude cut
Curve driven pattern
Circular pattern
Exercise 32 - Spider of a tripod joint4:56
Used features
Revolve
Extrude cut
Circular pattern
Fillet
Extrude boss
Exercise 33 - Model professional fins with FLEX4:26
Used features
Revolve
Extrude boss
Circular pattern
Flex
Exercise 34 - M8X1.25 Nut3:29
Now let's model a nut with cosmetic thread
Used features
Extrude boss
Extrude cut
Cosmetic thread
Exercise 35 - Propeller3:11
Advanced propeller modeling.
Used features
Extrude boss
Fillet
Circular pattern
Exercise 36 - Hand Bracelet5:17
At the end of this lectures you will learn: How to use surfaces commands in order to create a complex curve.
Exercise 37 - Necklace2:40
Learn how to model a necklace with straight forward sketches & features.
Exercise 38 - Electric Cable2:14
Learn how to model 4 flexed electric wires.
Exercise 39 - Truck Steering Wheel2:36
Used features
Revolve boss
Extrude boss
Circular pattern
Exercise 40 - Engine Air Filter3:47
This exercise focuses on Loft boss feature.
Project0:07
Note: make sure to finish the project before moving to exercise 5 in Assembly section.

Introduction to assembly with simple exercise7:05
- How to add parts.
- Standard Mates (Coincident, Concentric)
Exercise 2 - Assemble two parts with bolts and nuts5:45
After finishing this lecture you will be able to:
Insert bolts and nuts from toolbox
Assemble two parts with bolts & nuts
Exercise 3 - Assemble two parts with bolts3:09
This lecture discusses how to use smart fasteners to insert bolts.
Exercise 4 - Bolt & Nut (Mechanical Mates)2:04
After finishing this lecture you will be able to use mechanical mates to assemble bolt and nut.
Exercise 5 - Tube Vise (Advanced Exercise)9:01
This lecture provides an advanced exercise on assembly, You will learn how to make a realistic assembly for a tube vice.

Requirements

SolidWorks Software (New versions are preferred).
You need to be comfortable with mechanical parts.

Description

This is a practicing course for SOLIDWORKS. Learn the industry-leading CAD software now and have a chance for more job opportunities with an average salary of 58,000$.

Master the basics and move to an advanced level in SOLIDWORKS.

Why would you take this course?

1- Enhance your problem solving skills in the field of 3D modelling

2- Learn SOLIDWORKS by practicing 45 exercises designed to boost your skills in 3D Modeling and Assembly.

3- Upgrade your skills from drawing the first sketch to modelling advanced parts and making realistic assemblies.

Course topics overview

Many companies in the fields of Mechanical Engineering, Automotive Engineering, Industrial Engineering … etc use SOLIDWORKS in the design process. We will learn about this software and you will be able to create a new job opportunity as a SOLIDWORKS designer.

I designed this course based on Learn by doing approach. A brief introduction will put you on the track of how to start using the software and understand the 3D modelling concepts. You will watch more than 40 parts created step by step, these exercises were designed to cover the most important features in SOLIDWORKS. Finally 5 exercises will teach you how to start making realistic and functional assemblies.

Complete the 45 exercises, quizzes and project and you will move to an advanced level in SOLIDWORKS.

Who this course is for:

Students who know SolidWorks software and want to learn it or increase their skills.
Students who want to learn how to turn their design ideas into 3D objects.

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Course content

Introduction4 lectures • 13min

Sketches & Features9 lectures • 40min

3D Modeling - Practicing 40 exercises23 lectures • 3hr

Assembly - Practicing 5 exercises5 lectures • 27min

Tips & Tricks2 lectures • 2min

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