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SolidWorks Advanced

The SolidWorks Advanced Course covers advanced part modelling, and advanced assembly modelling. If you are designing complicated lofted features using 3D Sketches, or dealing with Large Assemblies, this course is for you.

Many people using SolidWorks on a daily basis don't know about advanced features which could save them a lot of time and effort. E.g. Multi-bodies, Split Lines, Wrap Features, SpeedPak, Display States. People who have queries regarding Large Assembly performance, or who have difficulty mirroring advanced parts/tooling will benefit greatly from this course.

After completing this course, people would be equipped with knowledge of the topics covered within the Certified SolidWorks Professional Exam (CSWP).

Description

Advanced Part Modeling teaches you how to use multibody solids, sweeping and lofting features, and the more advanced shaping capabilities of SolidWorks.
Assembly Modeling teaches you how to maximize your use of the assembly modeling capabilities of SolidWorks mechanical design automation software.

Duration: 3 Days
Location: Dublin and Limerick
Cost: Price on Request

Advanced Part Topics Include

Introduction

About This Course
Using this Book
Windows® XP
Use of Colour
Hide/Show Tree Items

Lesson 1: Multibody Solids

Multibody Solids
Bridging
Introducing: Solid Bodies Folder
Extrude From
Local Operations
Combined Bodies
Introducing: Combine
Common Bodies
Tool Body
Introducing: Insert Part
Introducing: Move/Copy Bodies
Introducing: Mate Reference
Patterning
Indent Feature
Using Cut to Create Multibodies
Saving Solid Bodies as Parts and Assemblies
Introducing: Insert into New Part
Feature Scope
Introducing: Save Bodies
Splitting a Part into Multibodies
Introducing: Split
Creating an Assembly
Introducing: Create Assembly
Using Split Part with Legacy Data

Lesson 2: Sweeps

Introduction
Sweeping
Case Study: Modeling a Spring
Sweeping Along a 3D Path
3D Sketching
Introducing: Helix and Spiral
Introducing: Projected Curve
Introducing: Composite Curve
Sweeping
Introducing: Sweep
Introducing: Fit Spline
Case Study: Bottle
Sweeping and Lofting: What’s the Difference?
Creating a Curve Through a Set of Points
Introducing: Insert Ellipse
Sweep Options
The Label Shape
Working with a Non-planar Path
Variable Radius Filleting
Introducing: Split Lines
Analysing Geometry
Introducing: Display Curvature
Introducing: Show Curvature Combs
Introducing: Intersection Curve
Zebra Stripes
Introducing: Zebra Stripes
Filleting the Label Outline
Selecting Edges
Introducing: Select Loop
Performance Considerations
Modeling Threads
Orientation and Twist Control
Align with End Faces
Sweeping Along Model Edges
Introducing: SelectionManager
Sweeping a Tool Body

Lesson 3: Lofts and Splines

Basic Lofting
Introducing: Loft
Using Derived and Copied Sketches
Copying a Sketch
Derived Sketches
Introducing: Insert Derived Sketch
Centerline Lofting
Introducing: Split Entities
Cleaning Up a Model
Introducing: Delete Face
Introducing: Deviation Analysis
Spline Sketching
Introducing: Spline
Advanced Lofting
Sketch Picture
Introducing: Sketch Picture
Layout Sketches

Lesson 4: Other Advanced Tools

Advanced Fillets
Wrap Feature
Introducing: Wrap
Deform Feature
Introducing: Deform
Introducing: Knit Surface
Move Face and Delete Face
Introducing: Move Face
Using 3D Sketch with the Hole Wizard

Advanced Assembly Topics Include

Lesson 1: Top-Down Assembly Modeling

Top-Down Assembly Modeling
Stages in the Process
Building Virtual Parts
Building Parts in an Assembly
Assembly Features
In-Context Features
Propagating Changes
Smart Fasteners
Saving Internal Parts as External
External References
Breaking External References
Removing External References

Lesson 2: Advanced Mate Techniques

Advanced Mates
Adding Mate References
Design Library Parts
Capture Mate References
Configuration Publisher
Smart Components
Advanced and Mechanical Mate Types
Summary: Inserting and Mating Components
Multiple Mate Mode
Using Copy with Mates
Mate Options

Lesson 3: Using Configurations with Assemblies

Using Configurations with Assemblies
Stages in the Process
Component Patterns
Using Configure Component
Creating Configurations Manually
Using Design Tables with Assemblies
Understanding Design Tables
Manipulating the Design Table

Lesson 4: Display States and Appearances

Display States
Bulk Selection Tools
Advanced Select
Envelopes
Appearances, Materials and Scenes

Lesson 5: Assembly Editing

Assembly Editing
Key Topics
Editing Activities
Replacing and Modifying Components
Troubleshooting an Assembly
Replacing Components Using Save As
Mirroring Components
Hole Alignment
Controlling Dimensions in an Assembly
Sensors

Lesson 6: Layout-based Assembly Design

Layout-based Assembly Design
Key Topics
Blocks
Inserting Blocks
Testing with the MotionManager
Creating a Part from a Block

Lesson 7: Large Assemblies

Large Assemblies
Key Topics
Lightweight Components
Large Assembly Mode
Selective Open with Hide
Using Quick View / Selective Open
Using SpeedPak
Using Configurations with Large Assemblies
Modifying the Structure of an Assembly
Assembly Visualization
Tips for Faster Assemblies
Drawing Considerations
SolidWorks Explorer
Renaming Components

Lesson 8: The MotionManager

MotionManager
Using the Animation Wizard
Free Motion
Drag Motion
Motors and Motion
Visual Properties
Interpolation Modes
View Orientation States
Basic Motion
Using Physical Dynamics

If you would like further information on the topics available, just drop us a call on 01 2974440 or send an email to info@solidsolutions.ie