SOLIDWORKS Course Index

The TPM Course Indexes showcase the wide array of classroom and online training sessions we have to offer. While our course offerings are extensive, not all courses are regularly scheduled on our events calendar. If you see a course listed in our index that is not currently scheduled on the calendar, please contact us online and let us know that you would like that course offered at your nearest TPM location.

Classroom Courses

Length: 5 days

Price: $2,000

Prerequisites: Mechanical design experience; experience with the Windows operating system.

Description: SOLIDWORKS Essentials teaches you how to use the SOLIDWORKS mechanical design automation software to build parametric models of parts and assemblies and make drawings of those parts and assemblies.

The topics covered in this course are:

Part 1: Solid Modeling

  • Introduction
    • About This Course
    • Windows 7
    • Use of Color
  • Lesson 1: SOLIDWORKS Basics and the User Interface
  • Lesson 2: Introduction to Sketching
  • Lesson 3: Basic Part Modeling (Detailing Basics Refer to Part 2)
  • Lesson 4: Symmetry and Draft
  • Lesson 5: Patterning
  • Lesson 6: Revolved Features
  • Lesson 7: Shelling and Ribs
  • Lesson 8: Editing: Repairs
  • Lesson 9: Editing: Design Changes
  • Lesson 10: Configurations
  • Lesson 11: Global Variables and Equations
  • Lesson 12: Using Drawings (Refer to Part 2)
  • Lesson 13: Bottom-Up Assembly Modeling
  • Lesson 14: Using Assemblies
  • Appendix A: Templates

Part 2: Drawing Creation (Bonus)

  • Lesson 1: Review of the Basics
  • Lesson 6: Advanced Options for Drawing Views
  • Lesson 7: Understanding Annotations Views
  • Lesson 8: Advance Detailing Tools
  • Lesson 9: Using Layers, Styles, and the Design Library
  • Lesson 10: Advanced Options for BOM Tables
  • Lesson 11: Additional SOLIDWORKS Tables.
  • Lesson 2–5: Drawing Formats + Templates.

Length: 1 day

Price: $500

Prerequisites: None

Description: This 1 day class will focus on design for additive techniques and methodology specific to extrusion-based 3d printing technologies.

Attendees can expect a full overview of the capabilities of fused Deposition Modeling (FDM) and Fused Filament Fabrication (FFF) and an in-depth overview of design tactics and tricks to take full advantage of 3D printing technologies.

By the end of the course, students should be able to apply design for additive techniques to any FDM 3D printer, and be able to conceptualize, design, and 3D print better parts.

Length: 2 days

Price: $1,000

Prerequisites: SOLIDWORKS Essentials, some drafting & design experience, mechanical design experience, familiarity with standard dimensioning practices

Description: This class will cover the basic understanding and application of Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing (GD&T) techniques. We will provide detailed examples as per the ASME Y 14.5-2018 standard. This course is not intended to make an expert of the student, but with practice and application of the techniques explained in this course, the student should be able to read and understand GD&T dimensioning standards. This outline is subject to change based on the instructor’s observations and time allotted for the course.

The topics covered in this course are:

  • Introduction to GD&T
  • A Review on Dimensioning
  • GD&T Basic Dimension Introduction
  • Modifying Symbols
  • Placement of Datum Feature Symbols in Conjunction with a Feature Control Frame
  • Two Datum Features Establishing a Single Datum Frame
  • Feature Control Frames
  • Geometric Characteristics Symbols
  • Orientation Control and Tolerance
  • Positioning Tolerancing
  • Tolerance of Profile
  • Tolerance of Runout
  • Tolerance Accumulation
  • Comparison of Symbols

Length: 2 days

Price: Call for Pricing

Prerequisites: 2D Drawing experience with AutoCAD, or any other 2D drawing tool, SOLIDWORKS Essentials preferred, but not required, Ability to read 2D orthographic drawings.

Description: Introduction to Basic Welding Symbols is a class for Engineers, Designers, and Drafters who need to learn how to create weld symbols and place them on a 2D drawing. Students will learn how to read and apply weld symbols with SOLIDWORKS 3D CAD in accordance with AWS A2.4:2020. This class will help students define what weld symbols and supplementary Symbols are and how to combine them. Students will learn what elements make up a welding symbol and how to call out specific welding requirements. This is not a class to certify you as a professional welder but a course to help you understand how to read and define welding symbols for most welding applications.

The topics covered in this course are:

  • Intro to AWS A2.4:2020 Specification
  • Basic welding symbols
  • General provisions for welding symbols
  • Applications of the symbol
  • Sequence of operations
  • Supplementary data
  • Symbol on multiple reference lines
  • Welded connections
  • Field weld symbols
  • Field weld all-around symbol
  • Extent of welding denoted by symbol
  • Hidden member
  • Tail of the welding symbol
  • Contour Symbols
  • Application of the melt-through symbol
  • Tolerance
  • Application of Groove welds
  • Application of Flare-Bevel and Flare-V-Groove
  • Application of a Skewed joint
  • Fillet Welds
  • Spot welds

Length: 2 days

Price: $800

Prerequisites: SOLIDWORKS Essentials

Description: This course teaches you how to make drawings of SOLIDWORKS parts and assemblies.

The topics covered in this course are:

  • Introduction
    • About this Course
    • Windows 7
    • Use of Color
  • Lesson 1: Drawing Sheets and Views
  • Lesson 2: Dimensions
  • Lesson 3: Annotations
  • Lesson 4: Assembly Drawings Views
  • Lesson 5: Sheet Formats and Templates
  • Lesson 6: Bill of Materials and Tables
  • Lesson 7: Performance and Display Issues
  • Lesson 8: Drawing References and Comparison
  • Appendix A: Preparations for Detailing

Length: 3 days

Price: $1,500

Prerequisites: SOLIDWORKS Essentials

Description: Assembly Modeling teaches you how to maximize your use of the assembly modeling capabilities of SOLIDWORKS mechanical design automation software.

The topics covered in this course are:

  • Introduction
    • About This Course
  • Lesson 1: Advanced Mate Techniques
  • Lesson 2: Top-Down Assembly Modeling
  • Lesson 3: Assembly Features, Smarts Fasteners, and Smart Components
  • Lesson 4: Assembly Editing
  • Lesson 5: Using Configurations with Assemblies
  • Lesson 6: Display States and Appearances
  • Lesson 7: Layout-based Assembly Design
  • Lesson 8: Large Assemblies

Length: 3 days

Price: $1,500

Prerequisites: SOLIDWORKS Essentials

Description: Advanced Part Modeling teaches you how to use multi-body solids, sweeping and lofting features, and the more advanced shaping capabilities of SOLIDWORKS.

The topics covered in this course are:

  • Introduction
    • About this course
    • Using this book
    • Windows 7
    • Use of Color
    • Hide/Show Tree Items
  • Lesson 1: Multibody Design Techniques
  • Lesson 2: Saving Solid Bodies
  • Lesson 3: Sketching with Splines
  • Lesson 4: Introduction to Sweeping
  • Lesson 5: Working with Curves
  • Lesson 6: Advanced Sweeping
  • Lesson 7: Boundary Feature and Lofting
  • Lesson 8: Other Advanced Tools

Length: 2 days

Price: $1,000

Prerequisites: SOLIDWORKS Essentials, Advanced Part Modeling

Description: Surface Modeling teaches you how to build freeform shapes using SOLIDWORKS mechanical design automation software.

The topics covered in this course are:

  • Introduction
    • About This Course
    • Using this Book
    • Windows 7
    • Use of Color
    • Icons
    • Hide/Show Tree Items
  • Lesson 1: Understanding Surfaces
  • Lesson 2: Introduction to Surfacing
  • Lesson 3: Solid-Surface Hybrid Modeling
  • Lesson 4: Repairing and Editing Imported Geometry
  • Lesson 5: Advanced Surface Modeling
  • Lesson 6: Blends and Patches
  • Lesson 7: Master Model Techniques

Length: 2 Days

Price: $1,000

Prerequisite: Advanced Part Modeling

Description: Mold Design using SOLIDWORKS teaches you several manual mold creation techniques and how to use the Mold Tools in SOLIDWORKS mechanical design automation software.

The topics covered in this course are:

  • Introduction
    • About this Course
    • Using this book
    • Windows 7
    • Use of Color
    • Icons
    • SOLIDWORKS Plastics
    • Hide/Show Tree Items
    • Course Overview
  • Lesson 1: Surface Concepts and Imported Geometry
  • Lesson 2: Core and Cavity
  • Lesson 3: Side Cores and EDM Design
  • Lesson 4: Advanced Parting Lines, Shut-Off Surfaces, and Cores
  • Lesson 5: Using Surfaces for Model Prep and Interlocks
  • Lesson 6: Using Surfaces for Mold Design Features
  • Lesson 7: Alternate Methods for Mold Design
  • Lesson 8: Reusable Data
  • Lesson 9: Completing the Mold Base

Length: 2 days

Price: $1,000

Prerequisites: SOLIDWORKS Essentials

Description: Sheet Metal teaches you how to build sheet metal parts using SOLIDWORKS mechanical design automation software. Building standalone sheet metal parts, and converting conventional parts to sheet metal, including in the assembly context, are covered.

The topics covered in this course are:

  • Lesson 1: Basic Flange Features
  • Lesson 2: Working with the Flat Pattern
  • Lesson 3: Additional Sheet Metal Techniques
  • Lesson 4: Converting to Sheet Metal
  • Lesson 5: Multibody Sheet Metal Parts
  • Lesson 6: Forming Tools and Gussets
  • Lesson 7: Additional Sheet Metal Functions

Length: 1 day

Price: $500

Prerequisites: SOLIDWORKS Essentials

Description: Weldments teaches you how to create welded structures with standard structural members. Weld beads are also covered.

The topics covered in this course are:

  • Introduction
    • About This Course
    • Windows 7
    • Use of Color
    • Toolbars
  • Lesson 1: Weldments
  • Lesson 2: Weldment Drawings
  • Lesson 3: Working with Pipes and Tubing

Length: 2 days

Price: $1,000

Prerequisites: SOLIDWORKS Essentials

Description: Routing-Electrical explains how to create, edit and manage Electrical routes, from the critical routing components and their design requirements to the sub-assemblies that contain the routes.

Topics include:

  • Introduction
    • About This Course
    • Windows 7
    • Use of Color
  • Lesson 1: Fundamentals of Routing
  • Lesson 2: Basic Electrical Routing
  • Lesson 3: Routing with Clips
  • Lesson 4: Electrical Routing Components
  • Lesson 5: Standard Cables
  • Lesson 6: Electrical Data Import
  • Lesson 7: Electrical Drawings
  • Lesson 8: Electrical Conduits
  • Appendix A: Review Section

Length: 2 days

Price: $1,000

Prerequisites: SOLIDWORKS Essentials

Description: Routing-Piping and Tubing explains how to create, edit and manage Piping and Tubing routes, from the critical routing components and their design requirements to the subassemblies that contain the routes.

Topics include:

  • Introduction
    • About This Course
    • Windows 7
    • Use of Color
  • Lesson 1: Fundamentals of Routing
  • Lesson 2: Piping Routes
  • Lesson 3: Piping Fittings
  • Lesson 4: Tubing Routes
  • Lesson 5: Piping and Tubing Changes
  • Lesson 6: Creating Routing Components
  • Lesson 7: Using P&ID Files
  • Lesson 8: Piping Skids
  • Lesson 9: Using SOLIDWORKS Content
  • Appendix A: Review Section

Length: 2 days

Price: $1,295

Prerequisites: SOLIDWORKS Essentials

Description: The goal of this course is to teach you how to use SOLIDWORKS Electrical to optimize your drawings and designs for manufacturability so you can maximize quality, avoid rework and decrease time to market. This course is focused on 2D Schematic Design.

  • Introduction
    • About This Course
    • Use of Color
  • Lesson 1: Project Templates
  • Lesson 2: Modifying Project Templates
  • Lesson 3: Drawing Types
  • Lesson 4: Symbols and Components
  • Lesson 5: Manufacturers Parts
  • Lesson 6: Wires and Equipotentials
  • Lesson 7: Cabling
  • Lesson 8: Symbol Creation
  • Lesson 9: Macros
  • Lesson 10: Cross Referencing
  • Lesson 11: Managing Origin-Destination Arrows
  • Lesson 12: Dynamic Programmable Logic Control
  • Lesson 13: Automated Programmable Logic Control
  • Lesson 14: Connectors
  • Lesson 15: 2D Cabinet Layouts
  • Lesson 16: Design Rule Checks
  • Lesson 17: Reports

Length: 1 Day

Price: $495

Prerequisite: SOLIDWORKS Essentials

Description: The goal of this course is to teach you how to use SOLIDWORKS Electrical to optimize your drawings and designs for manufacturability so you can maximize quality, avoid rework and decrease time to market. This course is focused on 3D Design.

  • Introduction
    • About This Course
    • Use of Color
  • Lesson 1: Adding a Cabinet
  • Lesson 2: Inserting Components in the Cabinet
  • Lesson 3: Adding Door Components
  • Lesson 4: Propagating 2D Changes to 3D
  • Lesson 5: Routing Wires
  • Lesson 6: Routing Cables

Length: 3 Days

Price: $1,800

Prerequisites: SOLIDWORKS Essentials and fundamental knowledge of plastic materials, plastic part design, and/or injection mold design.

Description: The SOLIDWORKS Plastics course teaches you how to use specialized simulation software tools to predict how melted plastic flows during the injection molding process. Predicting how the plastic will flow enables you to predict manufacturing defects such as weld lines, air traps, shot shots, and sink marks. By predicting these defects, you can change the part or mold geometry, the processing conditions, or the plastic material itself to eliminate or minimize them, saving energy, material time, and money. The SOLIDWORKS Plastics course covers all the features and functions of both SOLIDWORKS Plastics Professional (for part designers) and SOLIDWORKS Plastics Premium (for mold designers).

Topics Covered:

  • Introduction
    • About This Course
    • Use of Color
  • Lesson 1: Basic Flow Analysis
  • Lesson 2: Detecting Air Traps
  • Lesson 3: Detecting Short Shots
  • Lesson 4: The Model Manager
  • Lesson 5: Injection Locations and Sink Marks
  • Lesson 6: Multiple Cavity Molds
  • Lesson 7: Runner-Balancing
  • Lesson 8: Gate Freeze
  • Lesson 9: Optimizing Cooling Time
  • Lesson 10: Using Inserts
  • Lesson 11: Mesh Repairs
  • Lesson 12: Warpage Analysis
  • Lesson 13: Cooling Analysis

Length: 3 days

Price: $1,500

Prerequisites: Knowledge of SOLIDWORKS and basic mechanical engineering concepts is recommended.

Description: The course is designed to make SOLIDWORKS users productive more quickly with SOLIDWORKS Simulation Bundle. This course will provide in-depth coverage of the basics of Finite Element Analysis (FEA), covering the entire analysis process from meshing to evaluation of results for parts and assemblies. The class discusses linear stress analysis, gap/contact analysis, and best practices.

Topics Covered:

  • Introduction
    • About this Course
    • What is SOLIDWORKS Simulation?
    • What is Finite Element Analysis?
    • Build Mathematical Model
    • Build Finite Element Model
    • Solve Finite Element Model
    • Analyze Results
    • Errors in FEA
    • Finite Elements
    • Degrees of Freedom
    • Calculations in FEA
    • Interpretation of FEA Results
    • Units of Measurement
    • Limitations of SOLIDWORKS Simulation
    • Summary
  • Lesson 1: The Analysis Process
  • Lesson 2: Mesh Controls, Stress Concentrations, and Boundary Conditions
  • Lesson 3: Assembly Analysis with Contacts
  • Lesson 4: Symmetrical and Free Self-Equilibrated Assemblies
  • Lesson 5: Assembly Analysis with Connectors and Mesh Refinement
  • Lesson 6: Compatible/Incompatible Meshes
  • Lesson 7: Analysis of Thin Components
  • Lesson 8: Mixed Meshing Shells & Solids
  • Lesson 9: Mixed Meshing Solids, Beams & Shells
  • Lesson 10: Submodeling
  • Lesson 11: Design Study
  • Lesson 12: Thermal Stress Analysis
  • Lesson 13: Adaptive Meshing
  • Lesson 14: Large  Displacement Analysis
  • Appendix A: Meshing, Solvers, and Tips & Tricks
  • Appendix B: Customer Help and Assitance

Length: 1 day

Price: $600

Prerequisites: Students must have attended the introductory SOLIDWORKS Simulation course (3 days) or must have a working knowledge of the SOLIDWORKS Simulation software. Knowledge of SOLIDWORKS and basic mechanical engineering concepts is recommended.

Description: This course is designed to make SOLIDWORKS Simulation users productive with the SOLIDWORKS Simulation Professional extension. This 1-day course will provide in-depth coverage on the advanced topics in Finite Element Analysis (FEA) including heat transfer analysis, frequency analysis, fatigue, stability analysis based on the linear buckling concepts, 2D simulations (plane stress, strain, and axisymmetry), and pressure vessel modulus. Examples of parts and assemblies including those with various gap contact conditions are reviewed.

Topics Covered:

  • Introduction
    • About This Course
    • What is SOLIDWORKS Simulation?
    • Limitations of SOLIDWORKS Simulation Professional
  • Lesson 1: Frequency Analysis of Parts
  • Lesson 2: Frequency Analysis of Assemblies
  • Lesson 3: Buckling Analysis
  • Lesson 4: Thermal Analysis
  • Lesson 5: Thermal Analysis with Radiation
  • Lesson 6: Advanced Thermal Stress2D Simplification
  • Lesson 7: Fatigue Analysis
  • Lesson 8: Advanced Fatigue Analysis
  • Lesson 9: Drop Test Analysis
  • Lesson 10: Optimization Analysis
  • Lesson 11: Pressure Vessel Analysis

Length: 2 days

Price: $1,200

Prerequisites: Must have attended the basic SOLIDWORKS Simulation class, or must have experience with SOLIDWORKS + working basic knowledge of finite elements and of basic mechanical principles.

Description: This class will raise your SOLIDWORKS Simulation FEA skills to the next level! It offers hands-on experience on the use of the SOLIDWORKS Simulation Premium Nonlinear module. This 2-day course provides an overview of a wide range of nonlinear structural/mechanical analysis topics. You will learn how to deal with models that exhibit large displacements and/or yielding, discuss and practice the use of many material models available in SOLIDWORKS Simulation, and most importantly, how to drive a non-linear analysis to successful completion.

Topics Covered:

  • Geometric Nonlinearities
  • Material Nonlinearities
  • Contact (Boundary) Nonlinearities
  • Numerical Procedures
  • Special Topics
  • Viewing the Results

Length: 2 days

Price: $1,200

Prerequisites: Must have attended the basic SOLIDWORKS Simulation class, or must have an experience with SOLIDWORKS + working basic knowledge of finite elements and of basic mechanical principles. The knowledge of basic principles in Vibrations is strongly recommended, but not required.

Description: This course is targeted at users who would like to become more productive in analyzing structures subjected to various types of dynamic loading. The material covered includes the time-dependent analysis of force loads (as well as motion shock loading examples), harmonic analysis and random vibration analysis (MILS-STD-810F example is included), response spectrum analysis, and introduction to nonlinear dynamics simulation.

Topics Covered:

  • Analyses Covered
  • Damping
  • Excitation

Length: 2 days

Price: $1,000

Prerequisites: Knowledge of SOLIDWORKS and the basics of the MotionManager is required. If you are not familiar with the basics of MotionManager, the class manager will send you a self-paced lesson that should be completed before the class begins. Knowledge of basic mechanical engineering concepts is recommended.

Description: Designed for users who would like to become productive quickly in using SOLIDWORKS motion. This 2-day course will teach you how to use the SOLIDWORKS Motion simulation package to study the kinematics and dynamic behavior of your SOLIDWORKS assembly models.

Topics Covered:

  • Basics
  • Advanced Tools

Length: 2 days

Price: $1,200

Prerequisites: Some experience using SOLIDWORKS

Description: Designed for users who would like to become productive faster, this introductory course offers hands-on training on the use of SOLIDWORKS Flow Simulation.

Topics Covered:

  • Basics of Fluid Flow
  • Running
  • Advanced Features within SOLIDWORKS Flow Simulation

Length: 3 days

Price: $1,500

Prerequisites: Experience with the Windows Operation System.

Description: This course teaches you to use the SOLIDWORKS Composer software to create 2D and 3D output from CAD design data. This course is compatible with versions V6R2012.

Topics Covered:

  • Introduction
  • Lesson 1: Quick Start
  • Lesson 2: Getting Started
  • Lesson 3: Creating Cover and Detail Images
  • Lesson 4: Creating an Exploded View
  • Lesson 5: Creating Additional Exploded Views
  • Lesson 6: Creating Bills of Materials
  • Lesson 7: Creating a Marketing Image
  • Lesson 8: Creating an Animation
  • Lesson 9: Creating Interactive Content
  • Lesson 10: Creating a Walkthrough Animation
  • Lesson 11: Creating an Explode and Collapse Animation
  • Lesson 12: Updating SOLIDWORKS Composer Files
  • Lesson 13: Publishing 3D Interactive Content from SOLIDWORKS Composer
  • Appendix A: Additional Applications and Workshops

Price: Call for Pricing

Length: 1 day

Prerequisites: Basic experience with SOLIDWORKS software, experience with the Windows™ operating system, and knowledge of SOLIDWORKS file structure and referencing.

Description: The focus of this course is on the fundamental skills and concepts central to the successful use of SOLIDWORKS PDM. The intended audience for this course is anyone who will manage files with SOLIDWORKS PDM.

Length: 3 days

Price: $1,800

Prerequisites: Basic experience with SOLIDWORKS software, experience with the Windows™ operating system, and knowledge of SOLIDWORKS file structure and referencing.

Description:  The focus of this course is on the fundamental skills and concepts central to the successful use and administration of SOLIDWORKS PDM. The intended audience for this course is anyone who will set up and/or administer SOLIDWORKS PDM.

Topics include:

  • SOLIDWORKS PDM concepts
  • User interface
  • Document creation and modification
  • File references
  • Searching
  • Working with Bill of Materials
  • Implementation planning
  • Administration tool
  • Users and Groups
  • Folder, File, & Search Card Creation
  • Column and Bill of materials configuration
  • Workflows
  • Notifications & Tasks
  • Folder & File Templates
  • Data migration
  • System backup

Pricing: Call for Pricing

Length: 2 days

Prerequisites: The Administering SOLIDWORKS PDM course, basic experience with the SOLIDWORKS PDM software, experience with the Windows(R) operating system, and knowledge of a programming language, preferably Visual Basic™ 2005 or later. In order to get the most out of this class, students should be familiar with the concepts of interfaces, classes, structures, enumerations, collections and recursion.

Description: This course teaches programmers how to use the SOLIDWORKS PDM API (Application Programming Interface) to automate and customize SOLIDWORKS PDM. The focus of this course is on the fundamental skills and concepts needed to begin using the API to develop applications that can interact with SOLIDWORKS PDM. The intended audience for this course is any programmer who will develop applications for automating, customizing or enhancing the functionality of SOLIDWORKS PDM.

Length: 2 days

Price: $1,000

Prerequisites: Experience with the Windows® operating system. Some experience operating a conventional camera.

Description: This course teaches how to use the SOLIDWORKS Visualize software to create professional, high-quality renderings, videos, and VR outputs for marketing purposes.

Length: 5 days

Price: $2,500

Prerequisites: SOLIDWORKS Essentials

Description: Assembly Modeling teaches you how to maximize your use of the assembly modeling capabilities of SOLIDWORKS mechanical design automation software. Advanced Part Modeling teaches you how to use multi-body solids, sweeping and lofting features, and the more advanced shaping capabilities of SOLIDWORKS.

The topics covered in this course are (Assembly Modeling):

  • Introduction
    • About This Course
  • Lesson 1: Advanced Mate Techniques
  • Lesson 2: Top-Down Assembly Modeling
  • Lesson 3: Assembly Features, Smarts Fasteners, and Smart Components
  • Lesson 4: Assembly Editing
  • Lesson 5: Using Configurations with Assemblies
  • Lesson 6: Display States and Appearances
  • Lesson 7: Layout-based Assembly Design
  • Lesson 8: Large Assemblies

The topics covered in this course are (Advanced Part Modeling):

  • Introduction
    • About this course
    • Using this book
    • Windows 7
    • Use of Color
    • Hide/Show Tree Items
  • Lesson 1: Multibody Design Techniques
  • Lesson 2: Saving Solid Bodies
  • Lesson 3: Sketching with Splines
  • Lesson 4: Introduction to Sweeping
  • Lesson 5: Working with Curves
  • Lesson 6: Advanced Sweeping
  • Lesson 7: Boundary Feature and Lofting
  • Lesson 8: Other Advanced Tools

Length: 3 days

Price: $1,500

Prerequisites: SOLIDWORKS Essentials

Description: Sheet Metal teaches you how to build sheet metal parts using SOLIDWORKS mechanical design automation software. Building standalone sheet metal parts, and converting conventional parts to sheet metal, including in the assembly context, are covered.

The topics covered in this course are:

  • Lesson 1: Basic Flange Features
  • Lesson 2: Working with the Flat Pattern
  • Lesson 3: Additional Sheet Metal Techniques
  • Lesson 4: Converting to Sheet Metal
  • Lesson 5: Multibody Sheet Metal Parts
  • Lesson 6: Forming Tools and Gussets
  • Lesson 7: Additional Sheet Metal Functions

Description: Weldments teaches you how to create welded structures with standard structural members. Weld beads are also covered.

The topics covered in this course are:

  • Introduction
    • About This Course
    • Windows 7
    • Use of Color
    • Toolbars
  • Lesson 1: Weldments
  • Lesson 2: Weldment Drawings
  • Lesson 3: Working with Pipes and Tubing

Length: 2 days

Price: $1,495

Prerequisites: SOLIDWORKS Essentials

Description: Intermediate SOLIDWORKS experience (ie, SOLIDWORKS Essentials class or 6+ months of hands-on experience), Some experience writing formulas/logic (ie, cell formulas in Excel)  

The topics covered in this course are:

  • Lesson 1: Setting up DriveWorks for the first time
  • Lesson 2: Build a User Interface (Form)
  • Lesson 3: Writing rules and creating logic
  • Lesson 4: Running an automation project
  • Lesson 5: Creating smart file names
  • Lesson 6: Incorporating tabular data
  • Lesson 7: Create form navigation
  • Lesson 8: Automating SOLIDWORKS assemblies
  • Lesson 9: Back-end DriveWorks Administration
  • Lesson 10: Working with various file types
  • Lesson 11: Automate SOLIDWORKS drawings
  • Lesson 12: Introducing project workflows
  • Lesson 13: Introducing project processes
  • Bonus: Tips and tricks from your instructor and suggested next steps

Length: 2 Days

Price: $900

Prerequisites: Basic Understanding of Windows

Description: This course will introduce you to the basic concepts of DraftSight so that you can get started using this powerful software. You’ll learn about geometry, layers, dimensions, blocks, and other features and tools.

Topics covered in this course are:

  • Lesson 1: User Interface
  • Lesson 2: View Commands
  • Lesson 3: Coordinates
  • Lesson 4: Creating a Simple Drawing
  • Lesson 5: Modifying Entities
  • Lesson 6: Properties and Layers
  • Lesson 7: Dimensions
  • Lesson 8: Text
  • Lesson 9: Blocks
  • Lesson 10: Printing