SolidWorks Course Road Map

Session 1: Introduction to SOLIDWORKS and Basic Sketching

1. Overview of SOLIDWORKS and its applications.
2. Introduction to the SOLIDWORKS user interface.
3. Basic sketching tools and techniques.
4. Constraints and dimensions in sketches.
Exercise: Create simple 2D sketches.

Session 2: Advanced Sketching Techniques

1. Advanced sketching tools: splines, ellipses, and centerlines.
2. Sketch relations and best practices.
3. Editing sketches: trim, extend, mirror, and offset.
4. Sketch patterns and blocks.
Exercise: Practice advanced 2D sketching techniques.

Session 3: Introduction to 3D Features

1. Extruding 2D sketches into 3D features.
2. Revolving sketches to create rotational features.
3. Adding holes, fillets, and chamfers.
4. Exploring feature properties and options.
Exercise: Build basic 3D models from sketches.

Session 4: Advanced 3D Modeling Techniques

1. Introduction to advanced 3D features: sweeps, lofts, and blends.
2. Multibody design techniques.
3. Using reference geometry for complex modeling.
4. Feature patterning and mirroring.
Exercise: Apply advanced features to model complex parts.

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Session 5: Assembly Modeling
1. Understanding assembly modeling concepts.
2. Inserting components and defining relationships.
3. Exploring assembly motion and interference detection.
4. Assembly features: cuts, holes, and fillets.
Exercise: Build assemblies from individual components.

Session 6: Advanced Assembly Techniques

1. Working with subassemblies and top-down design.
2. Configurations and display states in assemblies.
3. Smart components and flexible assemblies.
4. Advanced assembly features and techniques.
Exercise: Create complex assemblies with advanced techniques.

Session 7: Introduction to Drawing Creation

1. Drawing environments in SOLIDWORKS.
2. Creating orthographic views and adding dimensions.
3. Drawing templates and sheet formats.
Exercise: Generate basic engineering drawings.

Session 8: Advanced Drawing Techniques

1. Section views, detail views, and auxiliary views.
2. Adding tables, notes, and symbols to drawings.
3. Dimensioning techniques for complex parts and assemblies.
4. Custom properties and drawing standards.
Exercise: Create detailed and annotated engineering drawings.

Session 9: Drawing Outputs and Documentation

1. Exporting drawings to different formats: PDF, DXF, DWG, etc.
2. Printing and plotting drawings.
3. Understanding Bill of Materials (BOM) generation.
Creating exploded views and assembly instructions.

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Session 10: Review, Project Presentation, and Q&A
 Reviewing key concepts and techniques covered in the course.
 Presenting individual or group projects developed during the course.
 Addressing participant questions and troubleshooting.
 Course evaluation and feedback.
 Conclusion: Certificates and closing remarks.

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