Course Outline

Review of Core Concepts

  • Sketch constraints and best practices
  • Parametric modeling refresher
  • File structure, templates, and document properties

Advanced Part Modeling Techniques

  • Lofted and swept features
  • Multibody part design
  • Using surfaces for complex geometry
  • Advanced pattern and mirror tools

Design Tables, Equations, and Configurations

  • Using equations to control dimensions and features
  • Creating and managing design tables
  • Multiple part configurations and design variations

Assembly Design and Management

  • Top-down and bottom-up assembly strategies
  • Advanced mates and mechanical interactions
  • Using subassemblies and smart components
  • Large assembly performance tips

Drawings and Detailing

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

Simulation and Motion Studies

  • Setting up static analysis simulations
  • Running motion studies and interpreting results
  • Basic thermal and frequency analysis
  • Simulation tips for model preparation

Productivity and Collaboration Tools

  • Custom properties and design automation
  • Task scheduler and design checker
  • Using SolidWorks PDM for file management
  • Collaboration tools and sharing options

Summary and Next Steps

Requirements

  • An understanding of SolidWorks fundamentals and 2D/3D modeling
  • Experience with basic part design and assemblies
  • Familiarity with engineering drawing standards

Audience

  • Mechanical designers and engineers
  • Product developers and CAD professionals
  • Users seeking to improve productivity in advanced SolidWorks functions
 21 Hours

Delivery Options

Private Group Training

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  • Customisation of the learning experience to achieve your goals -
    • Bespoke outlines
    • 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 €6840 online delivery, based on a group of 2 delegates, €2160 per additional delegate (excludes any certification / exam costs). We recommend a maximum group size of 12 for most learning events.

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