What you'll learn
SOLIDWORKS is a professional 3D CAD and mechanical design course designed to develop practical skills in parametric modeling, part design, assembly design, surface modeling, sheet metal, weldments, engineering drawings and product development.
The course covers the complete SOLIDWORKS design workflow, starting with 2D sketching and basic 3D modeling and progressing to advanced part features, assemblies, mechanisms, surfaces, sheet metal, weldments, engineering drawings, configurations and design validation.
Learners will work on practical mechanical and product design projects to develop industry-oriented 3D CAD and engineering documentation skills.
What You Will Learn
- SOLIDWORKS interface and workflow
- 2D sketching and geometric relations
- Parametric 3D part modeling
- Feature-based design
- Advanced part modeling
- Reference geometry
- Assemblies and mates
- Mechanical mechanisms
- Interference and clearance checking
- Surface modeling
- Advanced surface design
- Sheet metal design
- Weldments and structural members
- Engineering drawings
- Dimensions and annotations
- GD&T concepts
- Materials and visualization
- Configurations and design tables
- BOM and manufacturing documentation
- Design validation and simulation concepts
- Complete mechanical design projects
Who Can Join?
- Mechanical Engineering Students
- Automobile Engineering Students
- Production Engineering Students
- Manufacturing Engineering Students
- Industrial Engineering Students
- Mechatronics Students
- Aerospace Engineering Students
- Diploma Engineering Students
- ITI Students
- CAD/CAM Learners
- Mechanical Designers
- Product Design Professionals
- Manufacturing Professionals
Prerequisite
- Basic computer knowledge
- Basic engineering drawing knowledge
- Basic mechanical concepts are helpful
- Knowledge of CAD fundamentals is beneficial
- Manufacturing concepts are helpful
- No previous SOLIDWORKS experience is required
Course Outcome
After completing the course, learners will be able to:
- Create accurate 2D sketches
- Develop parametric 3D mechanical parts
- Apply advanced modeling features
- Create and manage assemblies
- Apply different assembly mates
- Develop mechanical mechanisms
- Create complex surfaces
- Design sheet metal components
- Create weldment structures
- Prepare professional engineering drawings
- Apply dimensions, tolerances and annotations
- Create BOM and manufacturing documentation
- Use configurations and design tables
- Perform basic design validation
- Develop complete product and mechanical design projects
Career & Learning Opportunities
- SOLIDWORKS Designer
- Mechanical CAD Designer
- 3D CAD Designer
- Mechanical Design Engineer Trainee
- Product Design Engineer Trainee
- CAD/CAM Engineer Trainee
- Mechanical CAD Draftsman
- Automotive Design Trainee
- Sheet Metal Design Engineer Trainee
- Weldment Design Engineer Trainee
- Product Development Assistant
- Mechanical Modeling Engineer
- Manufacturing Design Assistant
- CAD Project Assistant
- Design & Development Trainee