Solidworks

Solid Works

Course Length: 120 hours

This course is intended for Students and Working Professionals wanting to get introduced to the basic capabilities of Creo Parametric with a focus on Core Modeling Skills. 

Topics include explanation of the User Interface along with understanding of the basic Creo Parametric concepts, Selection and Editing, Sketching and Sketcher Tools, and basic Feature creation. This course also includes a comprehensive design project that enables you to practice your new skills by creating realistic Parts.

Course Objectives

• Learn the basic Creo Parametric Modeling process 

• Understand Creo Parametric concepts 

• Learn how to use the Creo Parametric interface 

• Select and edit geometry, features, and models 

• Sketch geometry and use tools 

• Create sketches for features 

• Create datum planes and datum axes 

• Create extrudes, revolves, and profile ribs 

• Utilize internal sketches and embedded datums 

• Create sweeps and blends 

• Create holes, shells, and drafts 

• Create rounds and chamfers

• Complete the comprehensive design project

 

 

Prerequisites:

Basic Computer & Drawing knowledge

Training Session

Session1

Introduction to CAD, CAE, PDM

Features of Solid Works, Various products available in Solid Works for Product Design, Simulation and Communication.

Solid Works Graphical User Interface-Feature manager design tree, Callouts, Handles, Confirmation corner, mouse buttons, keyboard  shortcuts, Command Manager, Hardware and Software requirements, Solid Works Task Scheduler, Solid Works Rx.

Session2

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

Session3

Sketch Tools - Fillet, Chamfer, Offset, Convert entities, Trim, Extend, Split, Jog, Mirror, Dynamic Mirror, Move, Copy, Rotate, Scale,  Stretch, Sketch pattern,  Make path, Close Sketch To Model, Sketch picture, Check Sketch for Feature, Area hatch / Fill.

Session4

Blocks – Make block, Edit block, Insert block, Add / Remove Entities, Save, Explode.

Relations - Adding Sketch Relation, Automatic relations.

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

Sketch Diagnosis, SketchXpert, 3DSketching, Rapid Sketch.

Session5

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.

Session6

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

Selecting geometries – Selection Manager, Multiple Body concepts.

Creating Reference - points, axis, coordinates.

Session7

Creating curves – Split curve, Project curve, Composite curve, Curve through points, Helix and Spiral.

Creating Fillet features.

Inserting Hole types.

Session8

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, Freeform, Shape feature, Deform, indent, Flex.

Session9

Inserting Fastening features – Mounting boss, snap hook, Snap hook groove, Vent. Environment & Utilities - Working with views and manipulating views, Troubleshooting.

Inserting Library feature, Measuring Geometries, Calculating Mass Properties.

Session10

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, Un trim surface, Knit surface, Thickening a Surface, Move Face.

Session11

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.

Session12

Inserting Sketched Bend, Fold / Unfold, Forming Tools.

Inserting Cross Break, Welded Corner.

Adding Corner Trim, Lofted Trim Conversion Of Solid Body To Sheet Metal.

Session13

Weldment  Design

Introduction to Weldment, 3Dsketch, 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.

Session14

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.

Session15

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. Applying Smart mates.

Applying Mate reference.

Session16

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.

Smart Components, Smart Fasteners, Physical Simulation.

Session17

Generating Drawing Views

 Introduction To Angle Of Projection

 Generating Views – Generating Model View, Projected Views and Inserting Standard 3 Views.

View creation relative to model, Inserting pre-defined 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.

Session18

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

Session19

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

Session20

Photo Works

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

Syllabus

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