Solidworks Course

Overview

SolidWorks is an industry standard 3D mechanical design program with powerful 3D design capabilities.

This course aims to teach the basics of SolidWorks sketching, 3D modelling, assemblies and drawings through practical exercises. It covers how to use SolidWorks to create parts and assemblies and includes a practical guide to creating models for 3D printing and getting those files printed.

Course content

Software interface and file handling
Sketching using parametrics
3D part modelling fundamentals
Assembly creation and management
Detail drawings
Creating forms for 3D printing
Options for getting files printed

This is an intermediate level course that will help you explore the more advanced modelling, productivity and analysis tools of SolidWorks. You will gain hands on experience through a series of practical modelling exercises and case studies. The course will cover how to use SolidWorks to create parts & assemblies & how to quickly generate multiple variations of their designs through design tables.  The course will cover the creation of sheet metal parts and Simulation express basics. It will include a practical guide to creating models for 3D printing & getting those files printed.

Course content

Design tables to create multiple configurations
Sheet metal parts
Simulation express basicsCreating forms for 3D printing
Fixing 3d printing file errors
Options for getting files printed

Ideal for

This course is designed for product and industrial designers, drafting professionals, engineers and others with a mechanical background. It is also suitable for people with an interest in modelling and invention and for those with a CAD background looking to upgrade their 3D capability.