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Training: SolidWorks Advanced
SolidWorks Online Demonstrations

Length: 3 days

Content: Part Modelling and Assembly Modelling

Prerequisites: SolidWorks Essentials: Parts and Assemblies

Description:' Advanced Part Modeling' teaches you how to build freeform shapes using SolidWorks mechanical design automation software. 'Advanced Assembly Modelling' teaches you how to maximize your use of the assembly modelling capabilities of SolidWorks mechanical design automation software.

 

'Part Modelling' topics covered are:

Lesson 1: - Multibody Solids
- Creating a Multibody
- Multibody Techniques
- Bridging
- Local Operations
- Combined Bodies
- Common Bodies
- Tool Body
- Symmetry
- Weldments
Lesson 2: - Sweeps
- Sweeping and Lofting: What's the Difference?
- Sweeping
- Creating a Curve Through a Set of Points
- Library Features
- Working with a Non-planar Path
- Variable Radius Filleting
- Face Fillets
- Analysing Geometry: What is Curvature?
- Inspect Curvature
- Intersection Curves
- Zebra Stripes
- Curvature Continuous Fillets
- Multi-thickness Shell
- Performance Considerations
- Modelling Threads
- Creating a Helix
- Sweeping Along Model Edges
- 3D Sketches
- Multiple Contours in a Sweep
- Using the Hole Wizard on Non-planar Faces
Lesson 3: - Lofts
- Basic Lofting
- Tangency Control
- Merging a Multibody with Loft
- Using Derived and Copied Sketches
- Advanced Lofting
- Other Techniques for Building Freeform Parts
- Advanced Face Blend Fillets
Lesson 4: - Surfaces
- Working with Surfaces
- Trimming Surfaces
- Creating a Knit Surface and Making it Solid
- Advanced Filleting: Multiple-radius Fillets, Advanced Edge Fillets
- Offset Surfaces
- Extending Surface
- Hide/Show Bodies
- Intersection Curves and Splines
- Filling in Gaps
- Repairing Imported Surfaces
- Filleting Surfaces

'Assembly Modelling' topics covered are:

Lesson 1: Top-Down Assembly Modelling
  - Building Parts In the Context of an Assembly
  - Adding a New Part into an Assembly
  - How Transparency Affects Selecting Geometry
  - Assembly Patterning
  - Working on Parts Out of Context; Putting a Part Back Into Context
  - Breaking, Locking, and Removing External References
Lesson 2: Working with Assemblies
  - Building Efficient Assemblies
  - Designing with Sub-assemblies
  - SmartMates and Mate References
  - Working with Feature Palette Parts
  - Configurations of Assemblies
  - Layout Sketches in the Assembly
Lesson 3: Assembly Editing
  - Editing Assemblies
  - Converting Parts into Assemblies
  - Converting Assemblies into Parts
  - Assembly Features and Hole Series
  - Replacing and Modifying Components
  - Working in a Multi-user Environment
  - Troubleshooting an Assembly
  - Repairing Over Defined Mates and Components; Mate Diagnostics
  - Controlling Dimensions in an Assembly, Link Values, and Assembly Equations
  - Smart Fasteners
  - Mirroring Components; Symmetry in Mating
  - Renaming Components
Lesson 4: Large Assemblies
  - Efficient Assemblies
  - Dealing With Errors When Opening an Assembly
  - Designing with Sub-assemblies
  - Modifying the Structure of an Assembly
  - Large Assembly Mode; Lightweight Components
  - Taking advantage of Configurations.
  - Mate Considerations
  - Sub-assembly Configurations
  - Drawing Considerations
  - Using Component Patterns
  - Sub-assembly Solving and Editing
  - Advanced Selection Techniques
  - Using Envelopes
  - Layout Sketches in the Assembly
  - Using SolidWorks Explorer
Lesson 5: Core and Cavity
  - Creating a Mould or Die Cavity
  - Using Scale and Surfaces
  - Creating a Radiate Surface
  - Creating a Knit Surface
  - Draft Analysis
  - Using the Cavity Option
  - Splitting Parts
  - Propagating Changes
  - An Alternative Method of Creating a Core and Cavity
  - Using a Base Part

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