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 Duration 21 hours

Course Outline

Revisiting Core Concepts

  • Sketch constraints and industry best practices
  • Refresher on parametric modeling principles
  • Managing file structure, templates, and document properties

Advanced Part Modeling Techniques

  • Creating lofted and swept features
  • Multibody part design methodologies
  • Utilizing surfaces for complex geometric shapes
  • Leveraging advanced pattern and mirror tools

Design Tables, Equations, and Configurations

  • Controlling dimensions and features through equations
  • Developing and maintaining design tables
  • Managing multiple part configurations and design variations

Assembly Design and Management

  • Implementing top-down and bottom-up assembly strategies
  • Advanced mates and mechanical interaction controls
  • Integrating subassemblies and smart components
  • Optimizing large assembly performance

Drawings and Detailing

  • Customizing drawing templates and sheet formats
  • Advanced annotations, symbols, and GD&T application
  • Creating detail views, broken views, and exploded views
  • Managing revisions and bill of materials (BOM)

Simulation and Motion Studies

  • Configuring static analysis simulations
  • Executing motion studies and analyzing outcomes
  • Basic thermal and frequency analysis procedures
  • Best practices for model preparation in simulations

Productivity and Collaboration Tools

  • Leveraging custom properties and design automation
  • Using the task scheduler and design checker
  • Managing files with SolidWorks PDM
  • Utilizing collaboration tools and sharing options

Course Wrap-up and Future Pathways

Requirements

  • Solid foundational knowledge of SolidWorks fundamentals and 2D/3D modeling
  • Practical experience with basic part design and assembly creation
  • A solid grasp of engineering drawing standards

Target Audience

  • Mechanical designers and engineers
  • Product developers and CAD specialists
  • Professionals aiming to boost productivity through advanced SolidWorks functions

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