SOLIDWORKS Mechanical Design & Assemblies Masterclass

Design a complete naturally aspirated V6 engine from scratch in SolidWorks, building pistons, crankshaft, camshaft, valves, and more, featuring 3D part modeling, assemblies, advanced mates, exploded views, appearances, and motion.

Model a V6 engine block from scratch in SolidWorks, extruding a base shape, forming two cylinder banks, and applying centerlines, dimensioning, and mirror geometry.

Model the V6 engine connecting rod in SOLIDWORKS from base sketch to a detailed 3D part, including big end, small end, and rod shank with fillets, mirror, and cut features.

Learn to model a v6 connecting rod cap in SolidWorks from a reference drawing, sketching circles and lines, extruding, mirroring, applying fillets, and drilling holes for assembly.

Model a v6 piston head by sketching on the front plane, revolving to create the base, then add holes, extrude cuts, and fillets, including a deflector via revolve cuts.

Explore the piston pin as the link between piston and connecting rod that transfers force to the crankshaft in a V6 engine, modeled in SolidWorks.

Model the V6 cylinder head in SolidWorks from base sketch to air circulation passages, valve ports, cam mounts and bolt holes, using sketches, extrudes, lofts, patterns, shells, and mirrors.

Model a v6 intake manifold in SolidWorks, defining air flow paths and mounting surfaces, then create holes, lofted cuts, and fillets to bring the design to life.

Design and model a V6 exhaust manifold in solidworks by creating sketches, using project curves, sweeping a circular profile, applying shell, and adding flanges, holes, and linear patterns to complete the manifold.

Model a camshaft in SolidWorks by building the shaft and cam lobes with sketches, extrudes, and linear patterns, then create left and right configurations for assembly.

Model a V6 starter motor in SOLIDWORKS as part modeling from scratch, using sketch, revolve, shell, extrude cut, linear pattern, and mirror to create hooks with fillets and chamfers.

Design a cam wheel to coordinate crankshaft and camshaft timing for precise valve operation; model in SolidWorks with outer diameter, keyway, holes, revolve cuts, and chamfers.

Design a V6 engine flywheel by sketching base circles, extruding to mid plane, drilling balance and cooling holes, applying mirrored cuts and circular patterns, and adding a keyway for mounting.

Model a V6 camshaft clamp in SolidWorks, a tool for securing the camshaft during assembly, servicing, or timing adjustments. Learn sketching, extruding, holes, offset cuts, mirror, and fillets.

Model a v6 valve in SolidWorks by sketching a half profile, revolving it, and applying tangent constraints, then finalize with chamfer, fillet, and a copper appearance per the reference drawing.

Model a V6 valve spring in SolidWorks with a 0.9 mm profile, 12 revolutions, and 22 mm height, swept along a path to create end cuts for cam cover contact.

Create a piston sub-assembly in SolidWorks by inserting the piston head, connecting rod, pin, and cap, applying concentric, width, and coincident mates, and saving the completed assembly.

Insert the valve and valve spring in a SOLIDWORKS assembly, then apply concentric and coincident mates to align the parts. Save the valve sub-assembly for use in the V6 engine.

Build and assemble a complete lobe pump in SOLIDWORKS, from casing, lobes, shafts, bearings and spacers to a properly aligned, animated mechanism demonstrating the pump's operation.

Model the pump body of a lobe pump in SOLIDWORKS using extrude, shell, and IPS units. Align to the technical drawing, apply measurements, create holes, studs, darts, and fillets.

Model the spacer plate for the lobe pump, an intermediate plate between the pump casing and body that sets axial clearance and aligns the shaft and seal assembly.

Model the cover plate for a lobe pump in SolidWorks, detailing end cover function, sealing, and hole wizard driven holes, slots, and bearing features for maintenance and internal pressure.

Model the pump casing for a lobe pump in SolidWorks by creating a sketch, extruding features, adding holes, studs with threads, circular patterns, mirroring, fillets, and applying metal appearances.

Model the shaft of a lobe pump in solidworks, detailing torque transmission, bearing and seal support, with two shaft configurations and precise dimensions in ips units.

Model the impeller of a lobe pump in SolidWorks, using sketches, circles, arcs, mirrored features, and extrudes with IPS units. Add chamfers, a keyway through cut, and a polished appearance.

Model the connector for a loop pump in SolidWorks, ensuring shaft alignment and stable positioning, with ips units, slot and circle sketches, extrusion, cut, and brass or copper appearance.

Model the connecting flange for a lobe pump in solidworks, detailing sketches, extrudes, a pattern of holes, and fillets to create a leak-proof, vibration-free interface integrated to the pump casing.

Model protection grills for a lobe pump in SOLIDWORKS, using concentric circles, a 10-hole pattern, mid-plane extrusion, vent geometry, fillets, and optional rubber appearance.

Model the end cover of the lobe pump from scratch in solidworks, using extrudes, cuts, holes, and fillets to ensure shaft bearing alignment and seal the pumping chamber.

Model the rear cover for a lobe pump in SolidWorks, using sketches, centerlines, extrudes, shell, fillet, and precise hole placements with hole wizard.

Model the ball control ring, a critical component of ball bearings, to ensure uniform spacing and smooth motion while guiding lubrication distribution, reducing friction, and improving speed and performance.

Model the bearing control ring, or cage, in SolidWorks from scratch, using concentric rings, a midplane extrude, a revolve cut, and a 14-instance circular pattern to space the balls.

Model the outer ring of a ball bearing sub-assembly in SOLIDWORKS, using a revolved sketch from centerlines, defined dimensions, and a final chamfer.

Model the bearing ball for a lobe pump in SOLIDWORKS, set IPS units, sketch a 0.4 inch circle, revolve to a sphere, and apply appearance.

Assemble the bearing sub-assembly for the load pump in SolidWorks, including the outer ring, inner ring, bearing balls, and cage, to ensure smooth rotation, reduced friction, and longer life.

Assemble a rotary lobe pump in SolidWorks, from the pump body and shaft to impellers, gears, and end covers, using mates and gear relations for a complete positive displacement system.

Model every component of the grinder vise from base plate to sliding jaw in SolidWorks using real world design standards and parametric modeling, then assemble with correct mates.

Model a fixed hinge base for a grinder vise in SolidWorks by sketching on the front plane, extruding, applying fillets, mirroring, and drilling holes with the hole wizard.

Model a heavy, dimensionally stable base plate for a grinder vise in SolidWorks, using cast iron, and apply extrusion, extrude cuts, holes, and symmetry to ensure rigid, vibration-free clamping.

Model the Y-space base of the grinder vise in SolidWorks, using inches, sketches, extrudes, cuts, holes, symmetry, and fillets to create a precise, rigid vise frame.

Model the sliding jaw for a grinder vise in SOLIDWORKS, using sketches, mid-plane extrusion, holes, cosmetic threads, and fillets to create a secure clamping component.

Model the jaw plate for a grinder vise in SOLIDWORKS by sketching from the technical drawing, extruding mid-plane, applying 0.1 in fillets, and placing two screw holes with hole wizard.

Model the grinder vise protector in SOLIDWORKS as an angle measuring scale built into the swivel base, enabling precise angular positioning, bevels and chamfers, and fast transitions between angles.

Model the hinge bolt for a grinder vice in SolidWorks from a technical drawing, using sketches, mid-plane and blind extrudes, fillets, chamfers, cosmetic threads, and a center rectangle slot.

Model a vise screw for the grinder vice by sketching, revolving, and applying cosmetic threads and revolve cuts to build a fully defined inch-based feature set.

Model the collar for a grinder vice assembly in SolidWorks, creating a cylindrical alignment guide and axial stopper that prevents screw movement, reduces wear, and enables friction-free motion.

Model a taper pin for a grinder vise in SOLIDWORKS by sketching and revolving the profile, applying dimensions from the technical drawing, and switching units to inches.

Model the handle base for a grinder vise in SolidWorks by sketching, revolving, and applying extrude cuts to create the secure, rotation-friendly component that distributes load and prevents wobble.

Model a grinding vise handle in SolidWorks from scratch to tighten or loosen jaws, using a revolved sketch, tangent constraints, and a chamfer.

Model a washer for a grinder vise by creating a precise flat ring part in SOLIDWORKS, converting to inches, sketching on the front plane, extruding mid-plane, and applying a chamfer.

Explore the precise assembly of a grinder vise, from base and fixed jaw to taper pins, screws, and sliding jaw, with step-by-step SolidWorks mating and testing for micron-level accuracy.

Model and assemble a complete wing corkscrew in SolidWorks, including worm screw, main body, wing lever arms, and riveted joints, then apply mates and motion relations to simulate functional kinematics.

Explore SolidWorks mechanical design by modeling the main body of a wing corkscrew, detailing a tubular frame, internal guides, revolved base, ribs, extrudes, fillets, and mirror features.

Model a worm screw for a wing corkscrew in SolidWorks by creating a base revolve, a helical path, and a swept profile with patterns and cuts in millimeters.

Model a wing lever arm in SOLIDWORKS, a symmetrical lever that converts upward motion into rotational and downward force for cork extraction, using circles, centerlines, tangents, lofted features, and fillets.

Model rivets in SOLIDWORKS by creating a 5 mm circle, extruding 10 mm, revolving, and mirroring the feature, with millimeter units and aluminum appearance.

Learn to model and assemble a classic wing corkscrew in SolidWorks, from center screw shaft and the helix to the worm screw, gear-driven levers, handle, and body housing.

Explore the complete construction of an automotive differential system, including housing, shaft, gear train, and rear cover, to understand torque transmission, torque distribution, gear interaction, and differential action during cornering.

Model a differential housing in SOLIDWORKS, the main component enclosing and aligning internal gears and bearings, interfacing the ring gear with the axle assembly, then add features.

Model the differential rear cover in SolidWorks by creating a precise revolving base, detailing holes and cutouts, and applying chamfers, fillets, and circular patterns to seal the differential housing.

Model the differential shaft in SolidWorks, including the cross pin side and output shaft, revolving the base profile and creating the teeth with extrude cuts and mirrors.

Model differential shaft fixture in SOLIDWORKS from reference sketch, set inch units per drawing, create a revolved base with circular cutouts, apply fillets and chamfers, and apply chromium plate appearance.

Explore the main differential assembly in SOLIDWORKS, including housing, gears, fixtures, and covers; learn mating steps, toolbox usage, and gear positioning for a functioning differential.