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Course Outline
Introduction
- Overview of the fundamentals of SolidWorks
Multibody Design Techniques
- Creating multibody parts
- Hiding or showing tree items
- Patterning bodies
- Combining bodies
- Intersecting with solid bodies
- Indenting feature
- Deleting solid bodies
Saving Solid Bodies
- Multibody part vs. assembly
- Saving bodies function
- Inserting new part
- Modeling for rapid tooling
- Splitting a part
- Automating an assembly
Sketching with Splines
- Curves in sketches
- Using splines
- Analyzing solid geometry
- Style and fit spline
Introduction to Sweeping
- Sweeping basics
- Sweeping with guide curves
- Using the SelectionManager
3D Sketching and Curve Feature
- Using the curve features
- Sweeping along a 3D path
- 3D sketching
- Using helix curve and spiral feature
- Combining curves
- Smoothing transitions
Threads and Library Feature Parts
- Bottle features
- Saving a library feature part
- Performance considerations
- Creating the sweep path and edges
Advanced Sweeping
- Sweeping options
- Configuring sweep settings
- Profile orientation
- Intersection curve feature
- Visualizing sweep sections
Loft and Boundary Features
- Comparing complex features
- Lofting and boundary work
- Copying and modifying a sketch
Advanced Loft and Boundary Feature
- Additional curves in the loft and boundary
- Centerline lofting
- Adding sketch segments
- Cleaning up a model
- Working with faces
Advanced Filleting and Other Features
- Fillet settings and parameters
- Fillet options
- FilletXpert
- Wrap and deform features
Smart Features and Components
- Exploring advanced feature patterns and configurations
- Automating design changes using smart features
- Utilizing design library components and customizable features
Finite Element Analysis (FEA)
- Introduction to FEA concepts
- Setting up FEA simulations in SolidWorks
- Applying materials and boundary conditions
- Meshing and refining the model
- Running static and dynamic analyses
- Interpreting FEA results
- Optimizing design based on FEA feedback
Macros and Design Notebook
- Introduction to SolidWorks macros for automating repetitive tasks
- Creating custom tools, menus, and macros to enhance productivity
- Utilizing the design notebook
- Integrating macros and the design notebook
Summary and Next Steps
Requirements
- Basic computer skills
- Understanding of mechanics and electronics
- Basic understanding of the fundamentals of SolidWorks
Audience
- Mechatronics engineers
- Mechanical engineers
- Electrical engineers
- Electronics engineers
35 Hours
Delivery Options
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- Practical hands-on exercises containing data / scenarios recognisable to the learners
- Training scheduled on a date of your choice
- Delivered online, onsite/classroom or hybrid by experts sharing real world experience
Private Group Prices RRP from €11400 online delivery, based on a group of 2 delegates, €3600 per additional delegate (excludes any certification / exam costs). We recommend a maximum group size of 12 for most learning events.
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