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SolidVision After Dark - Advanced

Course Schedule and Registration


> Overview:

Length: 16 Day(s)


Prerequisites: SolidWorks Essentials


Description:
 This course will cover the Advanced Part, Advanced Assembly, Sheetmetal and Weldments courses. This course will run on Monday and Wednesday nights for 8 weeks.

Register for this Course Scheduled:

 

Dec 31 - Sep 25


Course Content: 

Advanced Part

Lesson 1: Multibody Solids

Multibody Solids
Bridging
Extrude From
Local Operations
Combined Bodies
Common Bodies
Tool Body
Symmetry
Indent Feature
Using Cut to Create Multibodies
Saving Solid Bodies as Parts and Assemblies
Feature Scope
Splitting a Part into Multibodies
Creating an Assembly
Using Split Part with Legacy Data

Lesson 2: Sweeps

Introduction

Sweeping
Sweeping Along a 3D Path

3D Sketching

Sweeping and Lofting: What's the Difference?

Creating a Curve Through a Set of Points

The Label Shape
Working with a Non-planar Path
Variable Radius Filleting
Analyzing Geometry
Filleting the Label Outline
Selecting Edges
Performance Considerations
Modeling Threads
Using Twist
Sweeping Along Model Edges

Lesson 3: Lofts and Splines

Basic Lofting
Using Derived and Copied Sketches
Copying a Sketch
Derived Sketches

Centerline Lofting

Sp;ine Sketching
Advanced Lofting

Sketch Picture

Selection Manager

Lesson 4: Other Advanced Tools

Advanced Fillets

Using Flex

Wrap Feature

Dome and Shape Features

Deform Feature

Move Face and Delete Face

Advanced Assembly

Advanced Part Modeling

Lesson 1: Multibody Solids
Multibody Solids
Bridging
Extrude From
Local Operations
Combined Bodies
Common Bodies
Tool Body
Symmetry
Indent Feature
Using Cut to Create Multibodies
Saving Solid Bodies as Parts and Assemblies
Feature Scope
Splitting a Part into Multibodies
Creating an Assembly
Using Split Part with Legacy Data

Lesson 2: Sweeps
Introduction
Sweeping
Sweeping Along a 3D Path
3D Sketching
Sweeping and Lofting: What's the Difference?
Creating a Curve Through a Set of Points
The Label Shape
Working with a Non-planar Path
Variable Radius Filleting
Analyzing Geometry
Filleting the Label Outline
Selecting Edges
Performance Considerations
Modeling Threads
Using Twist
Sweeping Along Model Edges

Lesson 3: Lofts and Splines
Basic Lofting
Using Derived and Copied Sketches
Copying a Sketch
Derived Sketches
Centerline Lofting
Sp;ine Sketching
Advanced Lofting
Sketch Picture
Selection Manager

Lesson 4: Other Advanced Tools
Advanced Fillets
Using Flex
Wrap Feature
Dome and Shape Features
Deform Feature
Move Face and Delete Face

Advanced Assembly Modeling

Lesson 1: Top-Down Assembly Modeling
Top-Down Assembly Modeling
Stages in the Process
In-Context Features
Propagating Changes
Building In-context Parts
Building Parts in an Assembly
Assembly Features
Smart Fasteners
Out of Context
Breaking External References
Fastening Features
Part Fastening Features
In-Context Fastening Features

Lesson 2: Advanced Mate Techniques
Advanced Mates
Adding Mate References
Design Library Parts
Capture Mate References
Smart Components
Advanced Mate Types
Summary: Inserting and Mating Components

Lesson 3: Manual Assembly Configurations
Manual Assembly Configurations
Configurations of Assemblies
Component Patterns

Lesson 4: Assembly Design Tables and Display States
Assembly Design Tables and Display States
Assembly Design Tables
Display States

Lesson 5: Assembly Editing
Assembly Editing
Editing Activities
Replacing and Modifying Components
Troubleshooting an Assembly
MateXpert
Replacing Components Using Save As
Controlling Dimensions in an Assembly
Mirroring Components
Blocks
Inserting Blocks
Inserting Saved Blocks

Lesson 6: Large Assemblies
Large Assemblies
Efficient Assemblies
Errors When Opening an Assembly
Designing with Sub-assemblies
Modifying the Structure of an Assembly
Large Assembly Mode
Lightweight Components
Taking Advantage of Configurations
Drawing Considerations
Using Component Patterns
Advanced Selection Techniques
Envelopes
SolidWorks Explorer
Renaming Components

Sheetmetal

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 Flange
Edge Flanges
Adding a Tab
Flat Pattern
Cuts
Sheet Metal Forming Tools
Bend Angles
Sheet Metal Parts in Drawings
Edge Flanges and Closed Corners

Curved Edge Flanges
Designing in Flat
Existing Rounds
Using Symmetry
Manual Relief Cut
Break Corner
Jog Feature
Lofted Bends
Bend Deviation

Lesson 2: Converting Parts to Sheet Metal

Sheet Metal Topics
Recognize Bends Method
Opening IGES Files
Using the Rip Feature
Adding Bends in Place of Sharp Corners
Sheet Metal Features
Making Changes
Sheet Metal from Shelled Parts
Unrolling Cones and Cylinders
Process Plans

Lesson 3: Modeling Sheet Metal In the Context of an Assembly

Sheet Metal Topics
In-Context Sheet Metal Parts
Adding a New Part into an Assembly
Appearance During Part Editing
Building Edge Flanges In Context
Building Miter Flanges In Context
Hems
Edit Assembly

Weldments

Lesson 1: Weldments

Weldments
Structural Members
Trimming 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