Introduction to CAD, CAE, PDM

Features of SolidWorks,

Various products available in SolidWorks for Product Design, Simulation, Communication

SolidWorks Graphical User Interface - Feature manager design tree, Callouts, Handles, Confirmation corner, mouse button.

§  Sketch Entities – Inference line, Centreline line, Line, Circle, Arc, Ellipse, Rectangle, Slots, Polygon, Parabola, Ellipse, Partial Ellipse, Spline, Equation driven curve, Points, Text, Construction geometry, Snap, grid.

·         Sketch Tools - Fillet, Chamfer, Offset, Convert entities, Trim, Extend, Mirror, Move, Copy, Rotate, Scale, Stretch,  Sketch pattern

·         Relations - Adding Sketch Relation, Automatic relations.

·         Dimensioning - Smart, Horizontal, Vertical, Ordinate, Horizontal ordinate, Vertical ordinate, Align ordinate, Fully define sketch.

·         Sketch Diagnosis, 3D Sketching, Rapid Sketch

·         Part Modelling Tools

·         Creating reference planes

·         Creating Extrude features – Direction1, Direction2, From option, Thin feature, Applying draft, Selecting contours

·         Creating Revolve features – Selecting Axis, Thin features, Selecting contours

·         Creating Swept features-Selecting, Profile and Path, Orientation/twist type, Path Alignment, Guide Curves, Start/End tangency, Thin feature

·         Creating Loft features – Selecting Profiles, Guide curves, Start/End, Constraints, Centreline parameters, Sketch tools, Close loft.

·         Selecting geometries – Selection Manager, Multiple Body concepts

·         Creating Reference - points, axis, coordinates

·         Creating curves - Split curve, Project curve, Composite curve, Curve through points, Helix and Spiral

·         Creating Fillet features

·         Inserting Hole types

·         Creating Chamfer

·         Creating Shell

·         Creating Rib

·         Creating Pattern - Linear pattern, Circular pattern, Sketch driven pattern, Curve driven pattern, Table driven pattern, Fill pattern, mirror

·         Advanced Modelling Tools- Dome, Free form, Deform, indent, Flex

·         Inserting Fastening features- Mounting boss, snap hook, Snap hook groove, Vent

Inserting Library feature, Adding Configuration, Inserting Design table, System options, Measuring Geometries, Calculating Mass Properties, Working With Equations

·         Assembly Modelling Tools

·         Introduction to Assembly Modelling & Approaches – Top down and Bottom up approach

·         Applying Standard Mates- Coincident, Parallel, Perpendicular, Tangent, Concentric, Lock, Distance, Angle

·         Applying Advanced Mates – Symmetric, Width, Path Mate, Linear/Linear Coupler, and Limit Mate.

·         Applying Mechanical Mates – Cam, Hinge, Gear, Rack Pinion, Screw, and Universal Joint.

·         Manipulating Components - Replacing Components, Rotating Components, Move Components, Collision Detection, Physical Dynamics, Dynamic Clearance, Detecting Interference

·         Creating Pattern - Assembly Pattern, Mirror

·         Creating Explode Views

·         Top Down Design – Layout Sketch, Work Part In the Context of an assembly.

·         Surface Modelling tools

Creating Extrude, Revolve, Swept, loft, Boundary surface.

·         Inserting Planar Surface, Offset Surface, Radiate Surface.

·         Extending a surface, Surface fill, Ruled Surface, Trimming Surface, Mid surface, Replace Face, Delete face, Untrim surface, Knit surface, Thickening a Surface, Move Face

Generating Drawing Views

Introduction To Angle Of Projection

Generating Views - Generating Model View, Projected Views, Inserting Standard 3 View

§  View creation relative to model, Inserting predefined views, empty views,  Auxiliary Views, Detailed Views, Crop view, Broken –Out Section, Broken Views, Section View, Aligned Section View, Alternate Position View, Working assembly specific view, Drawing properties, Manipulating views

§  Creating Dimensions – Smart, Horizontal, Vertical, Baseline, Ordinate, Horizontal Ordinate, Vertical Ordinate, Chamfer, Attach Dimensions, Align Collinear/Radial, Align Parallel/Concentric, Model Dimensions, Auto dimension, DimXpert, Annotations, Spell check

Inserting Annotations - Datum Features, Geometric Tolerance, Surface Finish, Jog Leaders, Hole Callout, Datum Target, Dowel Pins, Area Hatch, Cosmetic Thread, Balloon, Centre Mark, Centre Lines,  Layers, Working With Tables, Bill Of Materials, Hole Table, Sheets And Templates, Sheet Format.

Sheet Metal Design

§  Concepts in Sheet metal design bend allowance bend deduction, K-factor

Inserting Base Flange, Sheet Metal Tab, Edge Flange, Miter Flange, Hem, Jog.

Creating Break Corner/Corner Trim, Closed Corners, Rip.

Inserting Sketched Bend, Fold/Unfold, Forming Tools.

Inserting Cross Break, Welded Corner.

Adding Corner Trim, Lofted Trim

Conversion Of Solid Body To Sheet Metal.

§  Working with import data - Importing In SolidWorks, Editing Imported Features, Feature Recognition, 2d To 3d Conversion

Weldment Design

Introduction to Weldment, 3D sketch, How to create user defined profile for structural member? How to insert structural member? How to apply gusset and fillet bead? How to insert end cap? Extruded Boss/Base, Trim/Extend, mirror, placing holes, using different structural members, Weldment cut list

PhotoWorks

§  Introduction to PhotoWorks, How to render model in PhotoWorks Studio? How to render specified area? How to save image to a specified file? How to edit scenery? How to apply background and base? Scene editor, How to apply material and decal? How to set camera and lights? Render options.