SOLIDWORKS: Become a Certified Associate Today (CSWA)

Learn to convert a 2D sketch into a 3D model using SolidWorks' extrude feature, adding thickness, choosing direction, and manually selecting contours for hollow or solid bodies.

Master the revolve feature in SolidWorks by using a 2D cross-sectional sketch and an axis of rotation to create a 360-degree solid, with options to hollow, edit, and adjust thickness.

Learn to create holes with the extruded cut on a 3d model by sketching on a face and selecting blind, through all, up to vertex, or up to surface.

Learn how to create a swept feature in SolidWorks using a profile and a path drawn on two perpendicular planes, adjusting diameter and optionally applying a thin hollow feature.

Learn to build a loft feature in SolidWorks by sketching two profiles on parallel planes (top plane and another), selecting circle and triangle, and using distance and guide curves.

Discover how to use the revolved cut feature in SolidWorks to remove material around an axis of revolution, creating rings from outside or inside.

Explore the swept cut feature in SolidWorks, using a profile and a path to cut through a boss, distinguishing it from the swift cut feature.

Learn to create a linear pattern feature in SolidWorks by repeating a boss extrude and chamfer along x and y directions, adjusting direction, distance, and borders.

Learn to create a circular pattern in SolidWorks by selecting the rotation axis, choosing the feature to repeat (an extrude cut), and setting the repetition count (nine shown).

Master the mirror feature in SolidWorks by creating a plan from a construction line and a face, selecting reference geometry, and mirroring extruded features to both sides.

Learn to apply the shell feature in SolidWorks to hollow solids, specify wall thickness, choose outward or inward hollowing, and preview results on a cube and a conical-bottom cylinder.

Learn to use the helix and spiral feature to create a screw path around a nail profile, adjust pitch and revolutions, and finish with a cut.

learn to draw a motor in SolidWorks by sketching a symmetric profile on the front plane and revolving it, then applying a circular pattern to complete the model.

Model a pokemon ball in SolidWorks by creating circles and construction lines, applying symmetric arcs, trimming, revolving, and extruding, then color the appearances.

Sketch a vase outline in SolidWorks using construction and center lines, refine the sketch, revolve the contour to a solid vase, then shell to two millimeter thickness and color green.

Learn to design the Batman logo in SolidWorks by sketching on the front plane with arcs and ellipses, then extruding to six millimeters and twelve millimeters, and applying color.

Learn to determine the volume and weight of solid or hollow 3d models in SolidWorks by verifying solidity, using mass properties, and assigning materials for accurate mass.

Learn to determine the volume of any irregular or regular 3d model in SolidWorks using mass properties, drawing solid bodies, and converting units from cubic millimeters to milliliters.

Create a pipeline in SolidWorks by drawing a 50 mm circle and sweeping it along a 3D sketch path. Follow 3D sketch rules and axis visibility.

Create a two-color football playground floor in SolidWorks by sketching a 1200 by 600 mm base, extruding it, engraving 2 mm, and applying green and white to two faces.

Learn to convert a 3D model into a presentation-ready drawing by creating front, top, and side views, selecting appropriate view styles, detailing dimensions, and exporting to pdf or updf.

Learn how to create a simple hammer assembly in SolidWorks by importing parts, applying fix and float states, and defining coincident and concentric mates to constrain movement.

Learn to create an open box from sheet metal in SolidWorks by using a base flange, a 1.5 mm thickness, and flange bends, then flatten and export for CNC.

Learn to draw an electric panel in SolidWorks sheet metal by turning a 2D sketch into a base flange, then applying a meter flange and flattening for CNC bending.

Learn to design and fabricate a conical sheet metal tube using sketch setup, symmetric openings, loft operations, flattening, and CNC and rolling mill processes.

Learn to draw a cable tray in SolidWorks using sheet metal tools, create cross-section sketches, apply a sweep with a sloped flange, and flatten the cable tray as needed.

Explore CSWA exam topics by reviewing drafting competencies, part creation, sketching, extrude, extrude cut, revolve, circular pattern, and assembly creation; identify SolidWorks drawing views, including group view and section view.

Demonstrates modeling a through-holed part in SolidWorks from mm dimensions a, b, and c, assigns 10-20 steel, and determines the mass via mass properties for a CSWA sample exam.

Change the part in SolidWorks by adjusting parameters A, B, and C (mm units) to solve CSWA sample exam question 4, and determine the new mass.

Explore how a cswa solution modifies the last model by removing material and applying new a, b, and c dimensions (86, 58, 44) while performing cuts and verifying mass properties.

Present CSWA sample exam question 6 solution in SolidWorks, detailing sketches, convert entities, offset by 1 mm, construction planes, and extrusion cuts to compute final mass of 432.58 grams.

Assemble parts in SolidWorks, apply concentric and coincident mates, and calculate the center of mass of the assembly while adjusting angles A, B, and C.

Apply SolidWorks assembly angle adjustments for cswa sample exam question 8 and verify the resulting center of mass values after edits.

Demonstrate creating a motion study in SolidWorks, using a virtual motor to convert circular arm motion into vertical movement and exporting a constant-speed animation at a chosen rpm.