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Introduction

  • Overview of SolidWorks fundamentals

Multibody Design Techniques

  • Creating multibody parts
  • Showing or hiding tree items
  • Patterning bodies
  • Combining bodies
  • Intersecting solid bodies
  • Indenting features
  • Deleting solid bodies

Saving Solid Bodies

  • Multibody part versus assembly
  • Using the Save Bodies function
  • Inserting new parts
  • Modeling for rapid tooling
  • Splitting a part
  • Automating assemblies

Sketching with Splines

  • Curves in sketches
  • Utilizing splines
  • Analyzing solid geometry
  • Style and fit splines

Introduction to Sweeping

  • Sweeping basics
  • Sweeping with guide curves
  • Using the SelectionManager

3D Sketching and Curve Features

  • Utilizing curve features
  • Sweeping along a 3D path
  • 3D sketching
  • Using helix and spiral curves
  • Combining curves
  • Smoothing transitions

Threads and Library Feature Parts

  • Bottle features
  • Saving a library feature part
  • Performance considerations
  • Creating sweep paths and edges

Advanced Sweeping

  • Sweeping options
  • Configuring sweep settings
  • Profile orientation
  • Intersection curve features
  • Visualizing sweep sections

Loft and Boundary Features

  • Comparing complex features
  • Lofting and boundary work
  • Copying and modifying sketches

Advanced Loft and Boundary Features

  • Adding additional curves to lofts and boundaries
  • Centerline lofting
  • Adding sketch segments
  • Model cleanup
  • 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 designs based on FEA feedback

Macros and Design Notebook

  • Introduction to SolidWorks macros for automating repetitive tasks
  • Creating custom tools, menus, and macros to boost productivity
  • Utilizing the design notebook
  • Integrating macros with the design notebook

Summary and Next Steps

Requirements

  • Basic computer literacy
  • Understanding of mechanics and electronics
  • Familiarity with the fundamentals of SolidWorks

Audience

  • Mechatronics engineers
  • Mechanical engineers
  • Electrical engineers
  • Electronics engineers
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