Learning SolidWorks

Module 1: Introduction to SolidWorks

• Overview of SolidWorks and its applications
• User Interface: Navigating the workspace, toolbars, and menus
• File Management: Creating, saving, and managing SolidWorks files. What is a 3D object? Difference between 2D and 3D.

Module 2: Creating a New File

• Create a new file and set name and uses using default template. 3D topics – Part, Assembly and Drawing.

Module 3: Basic Sketching and Modelling

• Sketching Basics: Sketch tools, constraints, and dimensions
• Sketching, Chamfer, Fillet, Text, Pattern, Mirror & Other Sketching Tools

Module 4: Hands-on Practice for Sketch

Module 5: Creating Basic 3D Models

• Extrude, revolve, and sweep features. Bass/Boss & Cut - Extrude, Revolve, Sweep, Loft & Boundary.

Module 6: Hands-on Practice Model

Module 7: Editing Models

• Modifying existing features and using editing tools Fillet, Chamfer, Pattern, Rib, Draft, Shell, Wrap and Intersect & Mirror.

Module 8: Hands-on Editing

Module 9: Reference Geometry

• Planes, axes, and coordinate systems

Module 10: Hands-on Practice

Module 11: Surface Design

• Introduce surface design and how it works.
• Create surfaces using Extrude, Revolve, Sweep, Loft & Boundary.

Module 12: Hands-on Practice for Surface Tools

Module 13: Sheet Metal Design

• Sheet Metal Basics: Creating sheet metal parts
• Bending and unbending techniques
• Tools: Punch, die, and forming tools

Module 14: Hands-on Sheet Metal

Module 15: Weldments and Frame Design

• Weldment Basics: Creating and managing weldment parts
• Structural Members: Using profiles and creating structural members
• Weldment Tools: Trimming, extending, and adding weld beads

Module 16: Assembly

• Types of assembly and how it works
• Creating assemblies for drawing models
• Understanding degrees of freedom
• Using Mates, applying materials, and environments

Module 17: Hands-on Assembly

Module 18: Drawing and Detailing

• Creating 2D drawings: Views, sections, and details
• Dimensioning and Annotations: Adding dimensions, notes, and symbols
• Standards: Understanding and applying drawing standards

Module 19: Hands-on Drafting Practice

Module 20: Project Submission