SolidWorks Foundation Training - Part 1
SolidWorks Foundation Training teaches you how to use the SolidWorks mechanical design automation software to build parametric models of parts and assemblies, and how to make drawings of those parts and assemblies.
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The topics covered in this course are:
Day 1 (Week1, Day1)
SolidWorks Essentials
Lesson 1: SolidWorks Basics and the User Interface
An explanation of “What is the SolidWorks Software?” and an overview of what it looks like.
SolidWorks Essentials
Lesson 2: Introduction to Sketching
How to create and dimension 2D sketches using SolidWorks with an explanation on how to use common sketch tools.
SolidWorks Essentials
Lesson 3: Basic Part Modeling
How to create multiple different feature to define the geometry of a part.
SolidWorks Drawings
Lesson 1: Drawing Sheets and Views
How to create a drawing sheet and add different views to that sheet.
SolidWorks Drawings
Lesson 2: Dimensions
Adding and manipulating dimensions on a drawing sheet.
Day 2 (Week1, Day2)
SolidWorks Essentials
Lesson 4: Modeling a Casting or Forging
Modelling parts with draft and using symmetry in sketches and features.
SolidWorks Essentials
Lesson 5: Patterning
Common pattern and mirror features in SolidWorks.
SolidWorks Essentials
Lesson 6: Revolved Features
How to model revolved solids using revolved features and some special sketch techniques for revolves.
The use of SolidWorks SimulationXpress for design checking and comparative analysis.
SolidWorks Essentials
Lesson 7: Shelling and Ribs
Creating thin walled parts using the “Shell” feature and support structures using the “Rib” feature.



