Overview:
The Solidworks Assembly and Drawing Modeling training plan is designed to provide participants with the necessary skills to proficiently create assemblies and engineering drawings using Solidworks software. This comprehensive program will cover assembly modeling techniques, managing components, creating detailed engineering drawings, and understanding industry standards for documentation.
Duration: 30 hours
Prerequisites: Basic familiarity with Solidworks interface and completion of Solidworks Beginner level training or equivalent experience.
Course Outline:
1. Introduction to Assembly Modeling (4 hours)
Overview of assembly modeling principles
Understanding assembly structure and hierarchy
Introduction to Solidworks Assembly environment
2. Creating Assemblies (6 hours)
Inserting components into assemblies
Understanding mates and assembly constraints
Utilizing sub-assemblies for hierarchical designs
3. Advanced Assembly Techniques (6 hours)
Exploded views and assembly animations
Configurations and design variations in assemblies
Utilizing assembly features such as configurations and design tables
4. Managing Assemblies (4 hours)
Managing assembly structure and organization
Understanding file references and external references
Diagnosing and fixing common assembly issues
5. Introduction to Drawing Creation (4 hours)
Overview of engineering drawing standards
Understanding drawing templates and formats
Creating 2D views and annotations from 3D models
6. Detailing and Annotations (4 hours)
Adding dimensions, tolerances, and annotations to drawings
Utilizing geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T)
Generating bill of materials (BOM) and parts lists
7. Advanced Drawing Techniques (2 hours)
Using custom drawing templates and formats
Incorporating tables and annotations for documentation
Automating drawing generation with Solidworks tools
Training Methodology:
The training sessions will be conducted through a combination of instructor-led presentations, hands-on exercises, and practical demonstrations using Solidworks software. Participants will have access to Solidworks environment for practice sessions to reinforce their learning.
Assessment and Certification:
Participants will be assessed based on their understanding and proficiency in assembly and drawing modeling through practical exercises and assessments. Upon successful completion of the training, participants will receive a certificate of completion.
