SOLIDWORKS is 3D product design software that provides tools for parametric modeling, assembly creation, and 2D technical drawing, helping engineers move from concept to production. It allows users to design parts, simulate performance with finite element analysis and other simulations, create computer-aided manufacturing (CAM) instructions, and manage design data.

Intro to SolidWorks (Process)

Objectives

• Creating base, boss, and cut features from sketches 

• Adding fillets to smooth edges 

• Creating a circular pattern 

• Adding drawing views 

• Adding centerlines, center marks, and dimensions to the drawing 

Intro to SolidWorks (Product)

Lesson 1 - Part

Objectives

• Setting up a new part document 

• Creating the base feature 

• Adding a boss feature 

• Creating a cut feature 

• Adding fillets 

• Adding a shell feature 

• Editing features 

• Completed Part 

Lesson 2 - Assembly

Objectives

• Adding parts to an assembly 

• Moving and rotating components in an assembly 

• Creating display states in an assembly 

Lesson 3 - Drawings

Objectives

• Opening a drawing template and editing a sheet format 

• Inserting standard views of a part model 

• Adding model and reference annotations 

• Adding another drawing sheet 

• Inserting a named view 

• Printing the drawing 

Filets

Objectives

• Using relations in sketches 

• Adding draft angles to extruded features 

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Revolves and Sweeps

Objectives

• Creating a revolve feature

• Creating a sweep feature

• Creating an extruded cut feature with a draft angle

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