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Introduction to Solidworks
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Introduction to Solidworks

Basic principles of Solidworks taught via a series of components, culminating in the design of a dynamic model engine
Created byArthur Henry
Last updated 2/2016
English

What you'll learn

  • Introduce the part and assembly modelling environments
  • Understand basic sketching techniques
  • Create and modify sketch based features such as extrusions and cuts
  • Exploit contours and regions to improve design efficiency
  • Use feature based elements such as fillets and chamfers
  • Use cosmetic threads and specify material properties
  • Employ the thin feature and hole wizard tools
  • Apply offset planes and shared sketches
  • Exploit the helix option to produce spring components
  • Use the assembly environment to import existing part models
  • Utilise various mates to position and orient components in the assembly

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Course content

2 sections • 18 lectures • 3h 12m total length

  • Course Overview and Source Drawings4:00

    These .pdf documents contain the working drawings for all the individual components of the assembly and a drawing of the overall assembly itself.

  • Solidworks interface, sketching, extrusions and cuts - Part_0133:02
  • Regions, contours and the hole wizard - Part_0224:42
  • Grooves and holes on cylindrical surfaces - Part_0315:02
  • External screw threads, reusing parts Part_04 and Part_057:24
  • Using sketches to position holes and features - Part_069:55
  • Thin features - Part_078:02
  • Multiple ways to create a simple part - Part_088:57
  • Advanced use of the extrude command - Part_0911:13
  • Cut options and rolling ball fillets - Part_107:49
  • Polygon sketch tool and dome feature - Part_115:27
  • Combined features on single part - Part_128:49
  • Use of offset planes - Part_137:27
  • Modelling of cylindrical components Part_14 and Part_155:35
  • Use of the helix feature to produce a spring - Part_165:31
  • Modelling of final components - Part_17 and Part_186:46

Requirements

  • Software required: Solidworks standard or above, from 2011 or later
  • Users will find a basic understanding of technical drawing or drafting an advantage

Description

This course introduces the fundamentals of Solidworks 3D parametric CAD software for the creation of both parts and assemblies.

The course focuses not only on the individual tools available in Solidworks, but also on the best approach to the use of these tools, so that the design progresses in a logical manner, leading to a robust, effective and efficient design process.

With over three hours of video tutorials, together with a .pdf download of component drawings as used in the exercises, users can complete each exercise at their own pace.

Each lesson builds on previously acquired knowledge and skills, often discussing multiple approaches to a given problem. The series of components created by the user is then used to create a final dynamic assembly.

Upon completion of this course, and with sufficient practice, users should experience increased design productivity, improved design process reliability and a more logical approach to the design process.

Who this course is for:

  • This course is intended for those working, or considering working, in a 3D design enviroment
  • Users in the design, engineering, drafting, consumer product, medical device and manufacturing industries may find this course appropriate
  • Presented at introductory level, this course is suited to those working or seeking to work at entry level in the above industries

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