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SolidWorks Fabrication
This Fabrication course covers Sheet Metal & Weldments training.
With SolidWorks 2010, sheet metal and weldments can be done within the one part environment. Multi-body material, and all the new functionality of the latest release of SolidWorks is covered within this course.
Description
Sheet Metal and Weldments teaches you how to build sheet metal parts using SolidWorks mechanical design automation software. Building standalone sheet metal parts, and converting conventional parts to sheet metal, including in assembly context, are covered.
Weldments teaches you how to create welded structures with standard structural members. Weld beads are also covered.
Duration: 2 Days
Location: Dublin and Limerick
Cost: Price on Request
Sheet Metal Topics Include
Introduction
About This Course
Windows® XP
Use of Colour
Lesson 1: Modeling Sheet Metal Parts
Sheet Metal Methods
Stages in the Process
Sheet Metal Toolbar
Designing with Sheet Metal Features
Sheet Metal Features
Miter Flanges
Edge Flanges
Bend Angles
Adding a Tab
Flat Pattern
Cuts
Sheet Metal Parts in Drawings
Lesson 2: Sheet Metal Forming Tools
Standard Tools
Creating a Custom Forming Tool
Lesson 3: Additional Sheet Metal Features
Edge Flanges and Closed Corners
Curved Edge Flanges
Hems
Designing in Flat
Existing Rounds
Using Symmetry
Manual Relief Cut
Break Corner
Jog Feature
Lofted Bends
Bend Deviation
Lesson 4: Converting Parts to Sheet Metal
Sheet Metal Topics
Convert to Sheet Metal Method
Recognize Bends Method
Convert to Sheet Metal
Importing
Using the Rip Feature
Adding Bends in Place of Sharp Corners
Sheet Metal Features
Making Changes
Adding a Welded Corner
Unrolling Cones and Cylinders
Process Plans
Weldment Topics Include
Lesson 1: Weldments
Weldments
Structural Members
Groups vs. Structural Members
Manual Trimming of Structural Members
Adding Plates
Weld Beads
Using Symmetry
Gussets and End Caps
Profile Sketches
Working with Weldments
Managing the Cut List
Custom Properties
Weldment Drawings
Lesson 2: Working with Pipes and Tubing
Working with Pipes and Tubing
3D Sketching
Weldments and Sheet Metal in Assemblies
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
Sample Pages from the Fabrication Manuals
