Concepts In Production - Training Topics

Training Course Topics Covered

SolidWorks Essentials Topics:

Introduction
Introduction to Sketching
Basic Part Modeling
Modeling a Casting or Forging
Patterning
Revolved Features

Shelling and Ribs

Editing: Repairs

Editing: Design Changes

Configurations of Parts

Design Tables and Equations

Bottom-Up Assembly Modeling

Using Assemblies

Using DimXpert and TolAnalyst

SolidWorks Advanced Assemblies and Part Modeling Topics:

Multibody Solids
Sweeps
Lofts and Splines

Other Advanced Tools

The MotionManager
Top-Down Assembly Modeling

Advanced Mate Techniques

Using Configurations with Assemblies
Assembly Editing

Layout-based Assembly Design

Assembly Display States
Large Assemblies

SolidWorks Advanced Surface Modeling Topics:

Understand Surfaces
Introduction to Surfacing
Solid-Surface Hybrid Modeling
Repairing and Editing Imported Geometry
Advanced Surface Modeling

Blends and Patches
Master Model Techniques

SolidWorks Sheet Metal Topics:

Modeling Sheet Metal Parts
Sheet Metal Forming Tools
Additional Sheet Metal Features
Converting Parts To Sheet Metal
Modeling Sheet Metal In the Context of an Assembly

SolidWorks Weldments Topics:

Weldments
Working with Pipes and Tubing

PDMWorks Workgroup Contributor/Viewer Topics:

PDM Concepts and File Management

SolidWorks Explorer and PDMWorks Workgroup Add-In
Managing Files with PDMWorks Workgroup Add-In
PDMWorks Workgroup Viewer

PDMWorks Workgroup for SolidWorks Topics:

PDM Concepts and File Management

Document Check-In
Accessing Documents
PDMWorks Workgroup Environment

Templates, Toolbox, and Files that are not Revision Managed

SolidWorks Drawings Topics:

Drawing Sheets and Views
Dimensions
Annotations
Sheet Formats and Templates
Assembly Drawing Views
Bill of Materials and Tables
Performance and Display Issues
Drawing References and Comparison

SolidWorks Routing Topics:

Introduction
Basic Electrical Routing

Routing with Clips

Routing Components

Standard Cables

Electrical Data Import

Electrical Drawings

Electrical Conduits
Tubing Routes

Piping Routes

API Fundamentals Topics:

Using the Macro Recorder
The API Object Model
Setting System Options and Document Properties

Automating Part Design

Assembly Automation

Drawing Automation

Selection and Traversal Techniques

Adding Custom Properties and Attributes

The SolidWorks API SDK

Customizing the SolidWorks User Interface

Notifications

SolidWorks File Management Topics:

SolidWorks File Structure

Saving Files
File References

Shared Files

COSMOSWorks Designer Topics:

Introduction to FEA
Static Analysis of a Rectangular Plate with a Hole

Static Analysis of an L-Bracket

Contact/Gap Analysis of Pliers

Shrink Fit Analysis of a Wheel Assembly

Static Analysis of a Cardan Joint

Connectors

Compatible/Incompatible Solid Element Meshing Advanced Incompatible Bonding

Shell Analysis of a Pulley

Mixed Meshing of a Pressure Vessel Assembly

Vehicle Suspension Analysis Using Design Scenarios

Static Analysis of a Support Bracket

Thermal Stress Analysis of a Bimetal Strip

Beam Analysis of a Conveyor Frame

Large Displacement Analysis of a Clamp

COSMOSWorks Professional Topics:

Introduction to FEA

Key concepts and principles

FEA and CAD modeling approaches

Boundary Conditions

Loads

Elements

Linear vs. non-linear analysis

FEA using COSMOSWorks

Preprocessing

Analysis set up, Results visualization and post-processing

Meshing Options

Mixed Meshing Options

Adaptive Meshing

Loads and Restraints

Small vs. Large displacement

Linear Static Analysis of parts

Gaps/Contact with Advanced Assembly Analysis

Assemblies with special connectors and bolts

Frequency Analysis

Effect of in-plane loading on Thin-Walled Structures

Linear Buckling Analysis

Heat Transfer: Conduction, Convection and Radiation

Thermal Stress Analysis with contacts

Drop Test

Optimization

Fatigue Analysis (S-N curves, single/multiple invent formulations)

Pressure vessel modulus

COSMOSFloWorks Topics:

Basics of Fluid Flow

Running COSMOSFloWorks

Flow Features

Advanced Features within COSMOSFloWorks PE

COSMOSMotion Topics:

Basics

Introduction to user interface

Constraint mapping concepts

Kinematic and Dynamic analysis

Creating/Reviewing mechanisms

General contraints

Flexible connectors - Bushings

Motion Drivers

3D Contact to simulate realistic interaction between parts

Linear and torsional springs

Linear and torsional dampers

Action only forces and moments

Action/Reaction forces and moments

Impact forces

Create displacement, velocity, acceleration and force graphics

Advanced Topics

Redundancies

Using Function builder and Expressions to build complex motions and forces