Solid Works Course

Software used: SolidWorks

The course objective is to make student proficiency in using Solid Works to design components, product assemblies, Weldment designs and generate product documentation. In addition they will learn Product Data Management using Solid Works Workgroup PDM Vault Admin.

Expected Learning Outcome:
After completing this course, Students will be able to

• Translate conceptual ideas into product design

• Develop spatial skills in the process of creating and viewing parts, assemblies

• Familiarize 3D modeling from application perspective while working with a project

Course Justification:
After completing the course students can be employed in:

• Manufacturing companies

• Engineering services outsourcing firms.

• Automotive and transport sectors

• Alternate Energy sectors

Key Topics (SolidWorks)

• Sketcher basics

• 3D sketching

• Part modeling

• Creating reference geometries

• Editing features

• Advanced modeling tools

• Configuration

• Design table/library features

• Import/Export of files

• Surface overview

• Bottom-up assembly

• Top-Down assembly

• Exploding assemblies

• Simulation/ Detailing

• BOM, Balloon tools

• Sheet metal

• PDM Works

• Weldment

Key Topics (CATIA V5)

• CATIA user interface

• Creating and editing sketches

• Creating sketch based features

• Creating transformation features

• Creating dress up features

• Creating advanced replication tools

• Editing parts in assembly

• Creating surface features

• Generative Sheetmetal design

• Drawing view generation

• Drawing view generation

• Bill of materials, balloons

• Finalizing the drawing and printing

• Dress up on 2D Views

• Real time rendering