Learn Solidworks Sheet Metal: From Concept To Creation

From Scratch to Production: A Complete Guide to SOLIDWORKS Sheet Metal Design

What you'll learn

Master SOLIDWORKS Sheet Metal from Scratch – Learn the essential tools, techniques, and workflow for designing sheet metal components with real-world projects.

Understand Bending Fundamentals – Learn K-Factor, Bend Allowance, and Bend Deduction for accurate, manufacturable sheet metal designs.

Create Advanced Sheet Metal Features – Design Edge Flanges, Jog Bends, Miter Flanges, Lofted Bends, and more with confidence.

Generate Flat Patterns for Manufacturing – Seamlessly create and export flat patterns for laser cutting, CNC, and fabrication.

Create Professional Sheet Metal Drawings – Generate detailed flat pattern drawings, ensuring your designs are ready for production.

Practice with Real-World Examples – Work on hands-on exercises and guided projects to create sheet metal components with step-by-step solutions.

Requirements

Basic Software Skills – Familiarity with the SOLIDWORKS interface and basic part modeling tools is helpful.

SOLIDWORKS Software – Learners should have access to SOLIDWORKS (any version) installed on their computer.

No Prior Sheet Metal Knowledge Required – The course starts from the basics, making it easy to follow even for complete beginners.

Description

Master the complete workflow of SOLIDWORKS Sheet Metal Design, from fundamental concepts to advanced techniques, in this hands-on course. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced CAD professional, this course will take you from scratch to expert, ensuring you can design and develop manufacturing-ready sheet metal components with confidence.What You'll Learn:Introduction to Sheet Metal – Understand the fundamentals of sheet metal designBending Principles – Learn K-Factor, Bend Allowance, and Bend DeductionBuilding Sheet Metal Parts from Scratch – Work with Base Flanges, Edge Flanges, Tabs, and Miter FlangesAdvanced Forming Tools – Create Sketched Bends, Jog Bends, and Hem FeaturesCorner Operations – Close, Weld, and Break Sheet Metal Corners with ReliefsWorking with Complex Features – Create Lofted Bends, Vents, and Cuts Across BendsConverting Solid Models to Sheet Metal – Transform 3D solid and shelled partsFlattening & Drawing Generation – Generate flat patterns and manufacturing-ready drawingsFlattening & Drawing Generation – Generate flat patterns and manufacturing-ready drawingsPractice Exercises with Solutions – Reinforce your skills with hands-on projects and step-by-step solutionsWho Is This Course For?Beginners who want to learn SOLIDWORKS Sheet Metal from scratchStudents, Engineers, designers, and fabricators working in product design and manufacturingCAD professionals looking to expand their skills in SOLIDWORKS Sheet MetalThis course is taught using SOLIDWORKS 2024, but the models and resources provided will work with any newer version of SOLIDWORKS. This ensures you can follow along seamlessly.With step-by-step practical examples, exercises, and real-world applications, this course ensures you gain the skills needed to design, develop, and manufacture sheet metal parts efficiently.Enroll now and start mastering SOLIDWORKS Sheet Metal today!

Overview

Section 1: Introduction

Lecture 1 Course Overview

Section 2: Introduction & Fundamentals

Lecture 2 Introduction to Sheet Metal

Lecture 3 Understanding Bending Fundamentals: K-Factor, Bend Allowance, and Bend Deduction

Section 3: Core Sheet Metal Features

Lecture 4 Creating a Base Flange

Lecture 5 Understanding Sheet Metal Nodes and Editing Parameters

Lecture 6 Creating an Edge Flange

Lecture 7 Creating a Tab Feature

Section 4: Advanced Sheet Metal Features

Lecture 8 Creating a Miter Flange

Lecture 9 Creating a Sketched Bend

Lecture 10 Creating a Jog Bend

Lecture 11 Creating a Hem Feature

Section 5: Sheet Metal Corner Treatments

Lecture 12 Closing Sheet Metal Corners

Lecture 13 Welding Sheet Metal Corners

Lecture 14 Breaking Sheet Metal Corners and Adding Corner Reliefs

Section 6: Complex Bends & Cuts

Lecture 15 Creating a Lofted Bend

Lecture 16 Creating an Extruded Cut Feature on Sheet Metal

Section 7: Advanced Sheet Metal Tools

Lecture 17 Creating and Inserting Forming Tools

Lecture 18 Creating a Vent

Section 8: Converting & Transforming Designs

Lecture 19 Converting a 3D Solid Part into Sheet Metal

Lecture 20 Converting a 3D Shelled Part into Sheet Metal

Section 9: Optimization & Productivity

Lecture 21 Mirroring and Patterning a Sheet Metal Feature

Lecture 22 Creating a Flat Pattern of a Sheet Metal Part

Lecture 23 Flattening and Folding Selected Bends of a Sheet Metal Part

Lecture 24 Creating Cuts Across the Bends

Lecture 25 Defining Sheet Parameters to a Custom Material

Section 10: Documentation & Manufacturing Readiness

Lecture 26 Generating a Drawing View of the Flat Pattern

Section 11: Practice Exercises – Real-World Sheet Metal Projects

Lecture 27 Practice Exercise 1

Lecture 28 Practice Exercise 2

Section 12: Course Conclusion – Final Summary

Lecture 29 Final Summary

Engineers & Designers – Ideal for mechanical engineers, product designers, and CAD professionals looking to master SOLIDWORKS Sheet Metal.,Students & Beginners – Great for students, hobbyists, or anyone new to sheet metal design who wants to build industry-relevant skills.,SOLIDWORKS Users Expanding Their Skills – If you already know SOLIDWORKS part modeling and want to specialize in sheet metal, this course is for you!