SolidWorks Course Module
Duration: 40 Hours
Classes: 20
Modules: 10
Hands-on: 14
Exams: 4
Software used: SolidWorks
Books to be given:
SolidWorks Reference Guide (E-Book)
Extra Supports:
SolidWorks installation support
Weekly 2 support classes for both online & offline batches
Assignments for each module
One to one session regarding freelance marketplace & SolidWorks
Capstone Project
Module 1: INTRODUCTION TO SOLIDWORKS
Basic Terminologies
Concepts related to CAD
Design Process
SolidWorks GUI
System Options
Customization
Document management
Useful terms for beginners
Module 2: SKETCH
Sketch elements
Starting a sketch
Sketch entities
Lines
Circle
Arc
Ellipse
Rectangle
Slot
Polygon
Sketch relation
Dimensions
Hans-on 1: Drawing simple sketch profiles
Module 3: SKETCH EDITING TOOLS
Sketch tools
Fillet
Chamfer
Offset
Convert entities
Trim
Extend
Move
Copy
Sketch block
3d sketch
Hands-on 2: Sketching bracket.
Hands-on 3: Sketching wheel rim profile.
Exam 1
Module 4: PART FEATURE
Reference geometry
Modeling features
Extrude
Revolve
Loft
Sweep
Hand-on 4: Modeling hub.
Hand-on 5: Modeling helical spring.
Hand-on 6: Modeling bracket using multibody technique.
Module 5: EDIT FEATURE
Cut features
Extrude Cut
Swept Cut
Revolve Cut
Lofted Cut
Boundary Cut
Engineering features
Fillet
Chamfer
Shell
Draft
Rib
Wrap
Holes
Different types of Patterns
Mirror
Split line tool
Curve
Hands-on 7: Modeling a regulator knob.
Exam 2
Module 6: PART MODELING – ADVANCED TOOLS
Fastening features
Mounting boss
Snap hook & groove
Vent
Lip & groove
Hands-on 8: Modeling wheel rim with configuration.
Module 7: ASSEMBLY MODELING
Assembly approaches (Top to bottom & bottom to top approach)
Insert components
Mates
Sub-assemblies
Hands-on 9: Modeling & assembling a wheel.
Hand-on 10: Assembly modeling a universal joint.
Exam 3
Module 8: SHEET METAL DESIGN
Sheet metal fundamentals
Sheet metal features
Base Flange
Sheet metal tab
Sketched bend
Insert bend
Sheet metal gusset
Edge flange
Miter flange
Swept flange
Hem
Jog
Rip
Unfold/fold
Forming Tools
Corner Relief
Flat pattern
Break corner/corner trim
Closed corner
Hands-on 11: Sheet metal bottom cover.
Module 9: DRAWING VIEWS
Getting started with SolidWorks drawing
Standard drawing projection & views
Derived drawing views
Model view
Exploded view
Model break view
Detailed view
Section view
Editing drawing views
Creating custom drawing sheet
Hands-on 12: Custom drawing sheet creation.
Hands-on 13: Generating multiple drawing views.
Module 10: DIMENSIONS & ANNOTATIONS
Document properties detailing
Model Items
Dimensioning
Dimension editing
Dimensions display options
Rapid dimension
Dimension tolerance
Bill of Materials (BOM)
DXF/DWG files
Hands-on 14: Adding dimensions & annotations
Exam 4