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Introduction to SolidWorks
Introduction to SolidWorks
SolidWorks is a solid modeling computer-aided design (CAD) and computer-aided engineering (CAE) computer program that runs on Microsoft Windows graphical user interface. This software makes it possible for designers to quickly sketch out ideas, experiment with features and dimensions, and produce models and detailed drawings.
Introduction to SolidWorks covers the basic concepts and terminology used throughout the SolidWorks application. It familiarizes you with the commonly-used function of SolidWorks. Emphasis will be on using basic tools towards the creations of parts, assemblies, and drawings
SolidWorks Learning Targets:
Students will become familiar with User Interface.
Students will develop an understanding Basic Functionality.
Students will develop abilities to Create and Modify Parts.
Students will develop an understanding of PhotoView 360.
Students will develop abilities to use Assembly Basics.
Students will develop 2D Drawing Basics.
Students will develop Revolve and Sweep Features.
Students will develop Loft Features.
Basic Functionality and Creating & Modifying Parts
Basic Functionality and Creating & Modifying Parts
Assignments:
Assignments:
Learning Exercise
Complete Learning Exercises 1, on Creating Basic Parts. Be sure to save as Blocks.sldprt, Shaft.sldprt, Bearing.sldprt, and Base.sldprt. The .sldprt extension is added to the filename automatically. Save your part in your Exploring Tech folder under the SolidWorks folder. Make a screen shot of your part with the Snipping Tool 🔗↗️(follow the link for more information.) or use Solidworks Screen Capture Tool 🔗↗️ (follow the link for more information.) and save that image to your Solidworks folder as well. Upload that image to your project page of your portfolio website.
Assessment 1 & 2:
(Assessment #1 & 2)
Follow the instructions in part 1 and part 2 Assessment – Parts Basics (Part 1 📄 and Part 2 📄). In this lesson you will create the two part shown below. The part name is Slab.sldprt and Cylindar.sldprt. E-mail me both of the slab and cylinder parts! Add your image to your website, using the Solidworks Screen Capture tool/Snipping Tool.
PhotoView 360 Basics
PhotoView 360 Basics
Assignments:
Assignments:
Learning Exercises
Complete the Learning Exercise 3 on PhotoView 360 Basics. Be sure to save the photo realistic image(s). The .jpg extension is added to the filename automatically. Save your the images from PhotoView 360, to your SolidWorks folder. Upload the image(s) to your project page of your website portfolio.
Assessment:
(Assessment #3)
Follow the instructions in Lesson 3 Assessment – PhotoView Basics 📄. In this lesson you will create a photo realistic images of the two parts as shown below. Save the image as TopSlab.jpg, BottomSlab.jpg, Cylinder-X.jpg, Cylinder-O.jpg. E-mail me all the finalized rendered images! (4 images in total) and the Solidworks files Slab.sldprt and Cylinder.sldprt. Add your your rendered images to your website portfolio.
Assembly Basic
Assembly Basic
Assignments:
Assignments:
Learning Exercises
Complete the Learning Exercise 3 on Assembly Basic. Be sure to save as Assemblies. The .sldasm extension is added to the filename automatically. Save your assemblies in your Exploring Tech folder, in the SolidWorks folder. Upload the image(s) to your project page of your website portfolio .
Learning Exercise 4
Basic Assembly (Shaft, Bearing & Base) 📄
Assessment 4:
(Assessment #4)
Follow the instructions in Lesson 4 Assessment – Assembly Basics 📄. In this lesson you will create assembly of two parts as shown below. The assembly name is Tictactoe.sldasm. E-mail me the TicTacToe Assembly file! Add your your rendered image to your website.
Drawing Basics
Drawing Basics
Assignments:
Assignments:
Learning Exercises
Complete the Learning Exercise 5 on Drawing Basic. Be sure to save as Drawings. The .slddrw extension is added to the filename automatically. Save your drawings in your Exploring Tech folder under the SolidWorks folder. Save a screen shot of each sheet and upload to your website portfolio.
Learning Exercise 5
Roller Assembly Drawing 📄
Roller Assembly Drawing Video 📹
Please Note: Their is no sound to the video. Please watch and repeat what the video shows. Your drawing should be similar to the image on the right.
Assessment 5:
(Assessment #5)
Follow the instructions in Lesson 5 Assessment – Drawing Basics 📄. In this lesson you will create drawing of the three parts as shown below. The drawing name is Tictactoe.slddrw. Save as a Tictactoe.pdf file E-mail me the Tic Tac Toe Drawing File and PDF. Save a screen shot of each sheet and upload to your website portfolio .
Revolves, Sweeps & Lofts
Revolves, Sweeps & Lofts
Assignments:
Assignments:
Learning Exercises
Complete the Learning Exercise 6, 7, 8, and 9 on Revolves, Sweeps and Lofts. Be sure to save as Parts. Save your parts in your SolidWorks folder. Upload the image(s) to your project page of your website portfolio.
3D Printing
3D Printing
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