Syllabus for SolidWorks Course
Section A: Basics & Introduction
Graphic User Interface
System requirements
Parametric design
Basic part modeling
Feature based modeling
File Management
Managing SolidWorks environment
Section B: Sketching with SolidWorks
2D Sketching
Sketching entities and relations
3D Sketching
Editing & its features
Dimensions
Sketch tool
Mirror, Convert entity
Move & Copy
Section C: Part Modeling
Part Modeling
Extrude and Cut extrude
Revolve and Sweep
View toolbar
Creating Reference geometries
Fillet and Chamfer
Hole wizard
Calculating weight/mass & other geometric properties
Export / Import of CAD files
Section D: Advanced Part Modeling
Adding ribs and draft
Circular and rectangular pattern
Shell and Boss feature
Configuration and Design Tables
Material Library & Assigning Material
Library Features & Smart Fasteners
Boolean operations
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Section E: Assembly Mode
Getting started with Assembly
Inserting components in assembly
Top-Down Assembly
Feature Manager Design tree & Symbols
Hiding components & controlling transparency
Sub Assemblies
Using mates in assembly
Use of Smart Fasteners
Bottom -Up Assembly
Interference detection and misalignment of holes
Exploding assemblies and adding explode lines
Section F: Generating detail drawings from Model
Drafting overview
Drawing sheets and views
Adding drawing views
View settings and drawing properties
Smart Dimensioning
Annotations and Symbols
Sheet Formats and Templates
Ballooning for nomenclature
Adding Bill of Material and tables
Section G: Surface Modeling / Sheet Metal
Introduction to surfacing tools
Sweep, Loft, Revolve, Offset etc.
Filleting and trimming
Utilization of Sheet Metal & forming tools
Section H: Add-on Modules
Weldment
Core & Cavity
Pipe routing