SOLIDWORKS Mastery:500 Examples| 500 Q&A|20 Project| 10 Test

Master the sketcher workbench to create fully constrained, accurate 2d sketches that underpin stable, editable 3d models by understanding design intent, constraints, and relationships through guided practice.

Create 2d sketches in the SolidWorks sketcher module using the line tool to build 3d models, and navigate with pan, zoom, rotate, and normal view.

Master 2d degrees of freedom in SolidWorks sketches by applying geometric and dimensional constraints to create a fully defined rectangle with coincident, parallel, perpendicular, and smart dimension relations.

Create a SolidWorks sketch of a 100 by 50 rectangle, apply horizontal and vertical constraints and equal constraints, and use smart dimensions to achieve a fully defined, completely constrained geometry.

Learn to remove a dimensional constraint in SolidWorks and observe how deleting it alters geometry. Recognize colors signaling under, over, and inconsistent constraints, and use sketch diagnose to find solutions.

Trim sketch entities with power trim to remove lines and define clean geometry in a SolidWorks sketch. Drag with the left mouse button to apply the trim.

Master fully constrained sketches in SolidWorks by building a 100 by 60 rectangle, applying smart dimensions, equal constraints, and trim operations to define a complete geometry.

Create a 2d sketch in SolidWorks to master tracking and snapping, using end point and midpoint snaps and quick snaps to fully constrain the geometry.

Create a completely constrained geometry for example four by sketching, applying coincidence and collinear constraints, using equal constraints, and defining with smart dimensions.

Create and constrain circles in SolidWorks, including simple circles with radius or diameter and perimeter circles from three points, select a plane, and define coordinates with smart dimensions to constrain.

Create a rectangle and three circles in a SolidWorks sketch, apply coincident and horizontal constraints, set smart dimensions, and achieve a fully constrained, dimensioned example five drawing.

Create a constrained sketch for example six by building two circles 40 m apart, joining with tangents to form the outer boundary, and define the inner profile with equal radii.

Master SolidWorks example seven shows creating a 60 by 40 rectangle with circles at vertices, applying constraints, coincident and smart dimensioning, and trimming without losing constraints for completely constrained geometry.

Learn to create fillets in SOLIDWORKS using the sketch fillet tool, select two lines at a corner, set a radius, preview, apply, and double-click the vertex to adjust the radius.

Build example eight by sketching outer circles, dimensioning them with smart dimensioning, connecting with lines, and applying radius six fillets for a fully constrained sketch with inner circles.

Create a 60 mm circle in SolidWorks example-9, add inner circles of 36 and 15 mm, and apply quadrant snapping with equal radii constraints to achieve fully constrained geometry.

In example ten, generate a fully constrained sketch by building a base with lines, applying coincidence and collinearity, trimming excess, and adding a circle with diameter 66.

Learn to create chamfers in SolidWorks using sketch chamfer and edge selections, exploring equal distance and angle distance modes, with adjustable dimensions.

Create a completely constrained SOLIDWORKS sketch for example 11 by building the base, outer boundary, circle, and applying chamfers, fillets, and trims with smart dimensions.

Create example 12 in SolidWorks by modeling the upper and lower portions, then use the straight slot tool to form a 10 mm radius, 15 mm spine elongated hole.

This example 13 guides building a fully constrained SolidWorks sketch with circles and lines, applying dimensioning, trim entities, and tangency to form a two-circle profile.

Master center line and midpoint line tools in SOLIDWORKS to define horizontal and vertical axes, set references for dimensions, and streamline sketching with precise axis construction.

Create rectangles directly with the corner rectangle tool by clicking two points to form a rectangle, including center rectangle, three-point corner rectangle, and three-point center rectangle, plus parallelogram.

Explore creating slots in SolidWorks using straight slot and arc slot tools. Define radius and points for center and three-point slots, then exit with escape.

learn to create polygons in SolidWorks with the polygon tool. set center point and orientation, choose sides, and use inscribed and circumscribed circles to finalize the polygon.

Create points with the point tool and constrain them via axes or x/y distances; use two points to define a line and form a profile for car bodies.

Create conics in solidworks by drawing ellipse, partial ellipse, parabola, and general conics, using the ellipse tool to define center, major/minor axis, partial keeps, focus, and endpoints.

Learn how to insert text in a SOLIDWORKS sketch using the text tool, format with bold, italics, and various fonts and sizes, and make text flow along curves and splines.

Create splines by plotting points to form tangential curves, explore style spline options including bezier and b-spline through poles or points, and adjust degree to shape smooth profiles.

Learn to use mirror entities to create a mirrored duplicate of objects about a selected line or axis, choosing between copy and cut options and exploring practical applications.

Move objects using the move entities tool by specifying from and to or delta x and delta y; learn how constraints and relations affect movement and when objects become unconstrained.

Use the Copy Entities tool to copy objects, keep or omit relations, and copy dimensions. Compare with move entities and create multiple copies by offsetting along x or y.

Rotate an object by selecting it, choosing rotate entities, and setting a center of rotation and angle (for example, 45 degrees), then click okay; next the lesson covers scaling.

Select the object, use scale entities to scale from a point, set a scale factor, and copy to create multiple objects or concentric circles, then undo if needed.

Master the stretch entities tool in SolidWorks to select multiple lines, stretch them about a point, adjust the parameters, and undo with control plus z.

Offset entities demonstrate creating parallel lines and offset circles at specified distances, with bidirectional and reverse options, and converting offset geometry to construction elements.

explore how to create multiple copies along one or two directions using the linear sketch pattern, adjusting instances, direction, and fixed constraints.

Learn to create a circular sketch pattern by selecting a center point and setting equal spacing or an included angle for a 360-degree array of objects.

Example-14 shows how to create a fully constrained SolidWorks sketch with two circles of radii 25 and 30 mm, a 50 mm offset, tangencies, mirroring, trimming, and fillets.

Create SOLIDWORKS example 15 by constructing circles, lines, and offsets, then applying circular sketch patterns, mirror, tangency, fillet, and trim to complete the drawing.

Create the boundary and internal features using circles, lines, tangents, trims, center lines, and mirrors. Manage constraints and driven dimensions while patterning holes on a 55 mm pitch circle.

Convert 2D sketches into fully defined 3D solid models with the Part Design Workbench. Master essential features for production-ready, easily modified parts through guided practice.

Explore extruded boss and extruded cut in the 3d modeling module by building a solid from a sketch and applying a top-plane cut.

Learn solid modeling by creating a 100 by 60 rectangle sketch in SolidWorks, extruding to 15 mm, then adding two 25 by 15 features and performing extruded cuts to finish.

In this lecture, learners model example 19 in SolidWorks by sketching an 80 into 100 rectangle and extruding to 60 mm, then add a stepped cut with smart dimensions.

Learn how to create an extruded boss, control height and direction, reverse direction as needed, apply inward and outward draft, and build hollow bodies with wall thickness and end caps.

Explore extruded cut details in SolidWorks, including setting depth, flipping cut direction, outside vs inside removal, thin features, midplane and two-direction options, and drafting for angled cuts.

In SolidWorks, build example 20 by sketching on the front plane, constraining 150 by 80, extruding 100 mm, and performing through all extruded cuts, then inspect the 3D model.

Explore the part navigator to trace a part's history, revealing sketches, extrudes, and an extrude cut that form a solid, and learn to show or hide datum planes for navigation.

Learn to hide and unhide objects and sketches in SolidWorks using the eye icon and navigator, and show or hide solid objects to manage visibility during modeling.

Create a 3d model by sketching a 150 by 100 rectangle, extruding to 80 mm, and adding an extruded cut and a triangle plus text feature, using smart dimensioning.

Create a base solid model by sketching on the front plane, extruding, then applying extruded cuts through all with circles and rectangles to achieve a fully constrained, symmetric part.

Create the 3d model of example 23 in solidworks by sketching a closed face, extruding 100 mm, and adding a symmetric rib plus an elongated through all slot cut.

Learn to create and position holes in SolidWorks with the Hole Wizard, choosing straight, countersink, and counterbore types, ISO standards, and depth options.

Explore instant 3D in SolidWorks to manipulate 3D models directly. Change dimensions, move faces, and observe parametric behavior within assemblies.

Create example 24 in SolidWorks by sketching two circles on the front plane, symmetrically constraining them, extruding to form cylindrical portions, back plate and rib, and adding through holes.

Create a 3d model for example 25 using SolidWorks extrusion and extruded cut, apply tangency constraints and dimensions to fully constrain the sketch, and use mid-plane symmetry.

Learn to apply various fillet types on solid objects using the SolidWorks fillet tool, including edge fillets, face fillets, full round, variable radius, and tangential propagation options.

Learn to create chamfers on solid objects in SolidWorks using edge or face selections to apply angle and distance, vertex, offset face, and face-to-face chamfers with adjustable parameters and previews.

Learn to model example 26 in SolidWorks by extruding a cylinder, adding a straight slot, counterbore, holes, chamfers, and fillets with precise dimensions, constraints, and rendering tweaks.

Create the 3d model for example 27, starting with the elongated hole plate and the upper portions, then place holes with extruded boss, mid plane, and hole wizard.

Create a 3d model of example 28 by forming two cylinders with an extruded base, applying mid‑plane symmetry and tangency constraints, a 30 mm through hole, and a straight slot.

Learn revolved boss and revolved cut in SolidWorks by creating sketches, selecting revolution axes, setting angles and directions, and applying thin features to form or hollow solids.

Master revolved boss and revolve cut in SolidWorks by constraining a sketch with smart dimensioning to define diameters and radii, then create 3d base body and apply a revolve cut.

Create the example 30 3d model using the revolve tool to form a central cylinder and arms, applying dimensions, constraints, and the axis of revolution.

Create example 31 3D model by forming a conical structure and a cylinder connected through a rib, using revolved and extruded bosses with dimensioned holes.

Create external and internal threads on cylindrical features with the SolidWorks thread tool, adjust start offsets and lengths for realistic threading, and explore metric and tapping options.

Learn to create axes in SolidWorks using reference geometry, generating axes from cylinders, edges, two planes, two points, or point and face, and apply axes for direction or rotation.

Create planes in SolidWorks using the plane tool, including offset planes, parallel and perpendicular relations, mid planes, and planes defined by three points, to support sketches and extrusions.

Use the mirror tool by selecting a mirroring plane and the features to mirror, preview the result, and confirm the mirrored copy created on the opposite side of the plane.

Create linear patterns by selecting a direction and duplicating a feature into multiple items. Adjust offset and item count, then add a second direction for horizontal or vertical arrangements.

Learn to create circular patterns in SolidWorks by selecting an axis for rotation, setting the number of items and angles or equal spacing, and previewing results on selected features.

Apply mirror and pattern tools to build a complete 3d model from example 32, including counterbore holes, six equispaced m20 threaded holes, t-slots, and mirrored features.

Explore drafting in solid modeling by using the draft tool to create angled faces from existing faces, selecting a neutral plane, adjusting the draft angle with preview, and reversing direction.

Create a rib in SolidWorks by sketching a line on the front plane and applying the rib feature. Adjust thickness and direction, with center distribution and a draft angle.

Learn to create shells in SolidWorks using the shell tool to apply uniform thickness, edit thickness on selected faces, and convert objects into sheet metal via the cell feature.

Create variable radius fillets in SolidWorks by defining edge end points v1 and v2, assigning 5 mm and 10 mm radii, and using pink dots to place P1/P2 at percentages.

Master face fillet and full round fillet techniques in the fillet tool by selecting faces, setting dimensions, and using undo for precise SolidWorks modeling.

Learn to create and place coordinate systems in SolidWorks, align the x, y, z axes, and adjust orientation and angles relative to the model.

Explore scaling in SolidWorks by increasing or decreasing object size using uniform or non-uniform scaling, with options to scale about the centroid, origin, or a coordinate system.

Explore translating and rotating bodies in SolidWorks using the Move/Copy tool, including x, y, z directions, 3D translation, and duplicating objects with a chosen axis and angle.

Explore the design library in SolidWorks, view folders, and insert standard parts. Save custom parts to the library and import them from design center as needed.

Learn to create a spiral and helix in SolidWorks by sketching a circle and using the helix and spiral tool, adjusting pitch, revolutions, height, start angle, direction, and taper.

Create swept boss or base features by selecting a cross section and a path to form solid bodies, using circular profiles, guide curves, and twist options for complex flows.

discover how swept cut removes material by defining a profile and a path, such as a cross section along a cylinder or helix, demonstrating material removal in solid bodies.

Create solids that pass through cross sections using lofted boss or base and guide curves. Control start points and profiles to produce a uniform solid along a defined path.

Explore lofted cut techniques to remove material from a solid body using cross sections, profiles, and optional guide curves, and contrast with lofted boss for adding material.

Demonstrates sweep and loft techniques in SOLIDWORKS by building a 100 diameter circle along a spine and using a lofted cut to form an internal cavity.

Practice advanced SolidWorks workflows through curated, detailed examples, applying learned tools to progressively complex models. Repetition reinforces correct workflows and boosts modeling speed, confidence, and long-term design retention.

Explore how gas turbine engines convert chemical energy from fuel into mechanical power using air as the working fluid across the air inlet, compressor, combustion chamber, turbine, and exhaust.

Explore the gas turbine engine power generation mechanism, tracing air intake, compression, combustion, turbine energy transfer, and exhaust thrust, with emphasis on blade roles.

Explore blade design in gas turbine engines, from compressor and turbine blades to guide vanes, examining thousands of blades, stages, geometries, and how air flow powers power generation.

Explore aerofoils as the basis for blade drawings and blade geometry; learn about aerofoil types and their low-drag applications in gas turbine engines and aircraft wings.

Identify aerofoil terminology, including upper and lower surfaces, leading and trailing edges, and chord, then define camber using tangent circles and a center spline for blade geometry.

Learn to build aerofoil geometry from data tables using leading and trailing edge radii or coordinate sets, ensure tangency, and trim overflow data for accurate 3D modeling.

Create the 3d model of the fifth stage compressor rotor blade for an aero engine by analyzing the industrial drawing and coordinates, using the attached drawing as reference for lectures.

Analyze the industrial drawing of the fifth compressor rotor blade, detailing the aerofoil body of five aerofoils, the dovetail root, and the transition radius, and outline the three-part workflow.

Prepare aerofoil coordinate data for import into SolidWorks by organizing x, y, z profiles for five sections and saving as a .sldcrv file using notepad.

Import aerofoil coordinates from an Excel-derived SLD.crv into SolidWorks, then create the first blade cross-section by importing concave and convex curves, forming leading and trailing edges, and defining the chord.

Sketch aerofoil section II-II by fitting concave and convex curves, transferring them to sketches, and creating tangency circles. Dimension the leading edge and chord, trim geometry, and finalize section two.

Create aerofoil section iii-iii by importing concave and convex curves, sketching on a plane, establishing tangential constraints, dimensioning with smart dimensioning, trimming, fixing the center, and saving the section.

Create section four of the aerofoil in solidworks by inserting curves from coordinates, establishing leading and trailing circles, setting tangencies, dimensioning, trimming, and fixing points for a precise chord.

Create the fifth aerofoil cross section in SolidWorks by importing curves, ensuring tangent leading and trailing edges, applying dimensions, trimming excess, and saving for next lecture on building a solid.

Create a tangential aerofoil body by lofted boss to connect five aerofoils with proper alignment; then hide the aerofoils and save, preparing the axial dovetail route for the next lecture.

Develop the axial dovetail route by creating a cross-section on the right plane, sketching and dimensioning the root, mirroring for symmetry, and extruding the boss.

Finish the aerofoil model by applying a three millimetre fillet around the transition and finalizing the root with 39 mm length at 25 degrees and 21.5 mm from the axis.

Engage in guided practice with advanced examples to apply tools and concepts from earlier lessons to complex models through repetition and structured practice, reinforcing correct workflows and improving modeling speed.

Explore aerofoils and their low-drag advantages for gas turbine engines and aircraft wings, and learn aerofoil geometry and blade assembly for industrial blade design.

Explore aerofoil geometry by defining upper and lower surfaces, leading and trailing edges, and the chord; learn camber creation via circle tangency and interpret aerofoil data for blade inspection.

Extract aerofoil coordinates from a data table to generate leading and trailing edges. Learn to handle overflowing data, apply tangency, and constrain radii for 3D modeling of a compressor blade.

Create a 3d model of a second stage turbine rotor blade by analyzing the industrial drawing, constructing the aerofoil body, fir tree root, and shroud in sequence.

Analyze the industrial drawing of the second turbine rotor blade, detailing aerofoil body, fir tree root, and shroud across two sheets, and prepare aerofoil data for SolidWorks import.

Prepare aerofoil data for SolidWorks by transferring coordinates from the Excel sheet into a Notepad file, then convert to dot CRB format for import, covering concave and convex section data.

Import concave and convex aerofoil profiles, project onto a sketch plane, and create a tangent, fully constrained section i-i in SolidWorks with smart dimensions using chord 36.105 and height 15.

Create the section two aerofoil by importing x y z curves, converting entities, and building tangent circles and lines, then constrain chords and save the file for the next aerofoil.

Create third aerofoil section in solidworks by importing concave and convex curves, projecting them onto a plane, and enforcing tangency and dimensions to set 35.866 chord for the next section.

Create the fourth aerofoil section by inserting concave and convex curves, projecting them to a sketch plane, forming tangent circles, applying dimensions, trimming excess, and fully constraining the sketch.

Create and fully constrain the fifth aerofoil section in SolidWorks by projecting curves, establishing tangency, applying smart dimensions, and assembling all five sections for the turbine rotor blade.

Learn to create an aerofoil solid with lofted boss by aligning cross sections, ensuring four curves per section, and using reference geometry and splines for a precise lofted body.

Examine the fir tree root cross section aa and its alignment to the profile axis, noting rollers and twin blades; prepare for next cross section perpendicular to the x axis.

Sketch the root cross section on a plane perpendicular to the x axis, orient the leading and trailing edges, apply angles and dimensions, and mirror to the opposite side.

Generate a fir tree root for an aerofoil by extruding a sketch, cutting with surface, and joining two bodies, then refine with a transition radius and a slot.

Explore the shroud drawing by creating its cross section from section BB, revolving it about the engine axis, and refining with finish cuts, per precise dimensions.

Learn to sketch the shroud on a defined plane, set orientation with an axis and reference geometry, and apply precise smart dimensions and radii for a fully defined sketch.

Create the shroud by revolving a sketch about the engine axis, offsetting planes, and perform extrude cut, surface offset, and combine operations to finalize a blade for an aero engine.

Master assembly design by combining parts into functional mechanical products, applying assembly constraints, and managing component relationships through guided practice and industry-relevant examples.

Create 3D models for learning assemblies, including the valve assembly and its parts. Download the drawings uploaded in this lecture and model the parts; follow upcoming lectures for help.

Model a hexagonal head bolt in SolidWorks by sketching circles, extruding to 45 mm, adding a hex slot, and constraining 20 mm and 33 mm diameters for valve assembly.

Create a bush in SolidWorks by sketching two circles on a plane, extruding to 25 mm, and adding a through slot with a 16 mm length, then save.

Extrude a 110 mm circle to 20 mm, perform a 100 mm blind cut to 15 mm, and place three 14 mm holes on an 84 mm pitch circle.

design the key in SolidWorks using extruded boss, a straight slot, and mirrored geometry, set center-to-center 24.5 mm and radius 7.75 mm, then set thickness to 7.5 mm.

Sketch a hexagon on the top plane, dimension it to 24, add a 14 mm circle at the origin, extrude to 10 mm, and save as nut.

Sketch a plate by drawing two circles, set diameters, and extrude to 15 mm. Create six holes with a circular pattern and save the plate.

Model a t-bolt in SolidWorks by extruding a 14 mm circle to 40 mm, then a 14 by 30 mm rectangle with symmetry and a 10 mm height.

Create a base disk by revolving a sketch with dimensions and radii. Add six counterbore holes on a 240 mm pitch circle, thread M20 holes, cut slots, and apply fillets.

Learn assembly design by applying constraints and managing component relationships to build and analyze practical engineering assemblies through guided practice.

Explore the SolidWorks assembly tools to assemble a valve from parts stored in a single folder with referenced detail files.

Explore the assembly workbench interface, learn how to insert components, and constrain six degrees of freedom using mating conditions such as coincident, parallelism, and perpendicularity.

Insert the T-bolt into the slot, apply coincident and advanced width constraints, and use a circular pattern with mates to achieve a fully constrained assembly.

Insert and position the cover, applying concentricity between cylindrical faces. Constrain the t bolts with holes and mates to achieve a fully defined assembly for the next lecture on nuts.

Fit the nut onto ti bolts by aligning axes with concentricity and constraining degrees of freedom with mates; pattern the nut assembly to fully constrain the setup.

assemble the plate on a surface, apply concentricity between circles and cylinders, constrain translations and rotations, align holes with the shift key for coincident constraints, then save.

Demonstrate fitting a bolt to fix a plate in a valve assembly using concentricity and coincident mates to constrain motion. Apply a circular pattern to place bolts and achieve constraint.

Advance your valve assembly by inserting the bush, applying concentricity and parallelism mates, constraining rotation, and setting a 10 mm distance to fully constrain the part.

Insert and position the key in the valve assembly, apply coincident and concentric constraints, freeze translations and rotations to fully constrain motion, then duplicate with circular pattern or mirror.

Master assembly design by applying constraints and managing component relationships to build and analyze practical engineering assemblies with hands-on guidance.

Apply the tangent constraint to create tangency between a circular face and a slot, use coincident mates, and manage fixed versus floating parts to support future animation.

Apply the profile center constraint to align the shaft and base at the center of their surfaces in a SolidWorks assembly, with options for distance, flip, and locking rotation.

Apply symmetric constraint to create symmetry between two surfaces about a plane, then use standard and coincident mates to keep the bass and tenon aligned and moving symmetrically.

apply width constraints in SolidWorks to center a tenon between a base and a slot, using advanced mate width and coincident constraints, while managing motion freedom for animation.

Apply path mate in a SolidWorks assembly by inserting ball and base, fixing a component, and guiding the ball along path with distance along path and percentage along path controls.

Explore linear coupler and limit distance mating conditions in solidworks to relate moving tenons using coincident and width constraints, and control movement with limit distance.

Master limit angle constraints in SolidWorks by assembling a base clamp and pin, applying concentricity, coincidence, and an advanced width constraint to limit motion from 0 to 90 degrees.