Master Solidworks 3D Cad Using Real-World Examples

The 2021 version of the bestselling Solidworks 3D CAD course - learn modelling for any use, from 3D printing to pro use!

What you'll learn
By the end of the course students will be able to confidently use Solidworks 2021 to produce a whole range of 3D CAD models. All of the basic features will be covered using real-world examples
Understand Solidworks 2021 within a wider context of use, including areas such as 3D printing, molding and general manufacture.
Requirements
You should be able to use a Windows PC at a basic level
A copy of Solidworks 2021. Other versions can also be used but some minor details may be different, and the example files may not open properly.
Description
Progress from complete beginner to Solidworks 2021 master in one single course!Solidworks is one of the most popular and powerful 3D CAD programs in the world. Millions of people use it to design everything from 3D-printed toys all the way up to fully-working mechanical vehicles. Now you can join the ranks of Solidworks users, and learn to create your own models completely from scratch!Why this course is differentThere are many Solidworks courses online, but none quite like this one:We use real world examples during learning! This allows you to relate to your lessons more easily and so remember and understand them better!Taught by a Solidworks professional! The instructor been using Solidworks since 2006 and has even taken a range of official Solidworks-certified training courses. The instructor currently works as a Product Design Engineer and uses Solidworks every day to design all sorts of things for real clients  - no academic-only experience here!No prior knowledge needed. This course is designed to take you from having never used any CAD program before to being able to model almost anything you can imagine!Understand the wider context of CAD use. As well as explaining the basic CAD techniques this course also details how they relate to real world uses, such as 3D Printing and injection molding. Built on previous feedback! This course is built upon the instructors other best-selling Solidworks courses (2015, 2018 and 2019), and on the feedback from over 12,000 previous students on Udemy alone.Fully updated for Solidworks 2021! The course has been completely redesigned and optimised for the 2021 version of Solidworks and now includes specialist Features like the Thread Tool, Mounting Bosses, Snap Hooks, Lip & Groove, and more.About this courseThis courses includes:19 hours of high-quality original video.All sections contain additional resources such as downloadable models and drawings, made specially for the course.On-hand support. Have a question? We are always here to support any questions and take a look at your progress.No prior knowledge needed. We take you from complete beginner all the way to mastering Solidworks!You will learn Over the course of twelve detailed modelling you'll learn the entire range of Solidworks skills, including:Circuitboard - Solidworks Basics, Sketching, Extrudes and CutsPencil - Multi-Body Parts, Revolved Boss/Base and CutsPencil Sharpener - AssembliesHeadphones - Swept Boss/Base, Splines and 3D SketchesCoke Bottle - Swept Cuts, Helixes and ThreadsComputer Mouse - Lofted Boss/Base and Splitting PartsKey Fob - Modelling from PhotographsLego Figure - More Complex Assemblies and Advanced MatesDrawer Box - Configurations and DrawingsRaspberry Pi Enclosure - Importing Parts and Draft AnglesBicycle Fork - 3D Curves and SweepsGamepad Controller - Ribs and an Entire Recap of the Earlier TechniquesCourse Conclusion and Future Learning!The course is taught using Solidworks 2021 but the models and resources used will work with any version newer than that.  If you have a previous version (2015-2020, or earlier) then my earlier courses - "Master Solidworks 2015/2018/2019 3D CAD using real-world examples"  will be more helpful! The techniques used are also common to many different CAD programs - so you can learn on Solidworks then easily transfer these skills if needed.So sign up today, and begin your first steps in the exciting world of 3D modelling! 

Overview

Section 1: Introduction

Lecture 1 Introduction to the Course

Lecture 2 What is CAD and Why Use Solidworks?

Lecture 3 How to use this Course

Section 2: Model 1: The Printed Circuitboard (PCB) - Solidworks Basics, Sketching, Extrudes

Lecture 4 Introduction to the Solidworks Interface and View Controls

Lecture 5 Sketching Basics

Lecture 6 Sketching a Rectangle and Adding Dimensions

Lecture 7 Fully Defining Sketches

Lecture 8 Extruding Solids

Lecture 9 The Circle Tool

Lecture 10 Ellipses and Rectangles

Lecture 11 Angled Lines and Driven Dimensions

Lecture 12 Trim Tool

Lecture 13 Mirroring Sketch Entities

Lecture 14 Mirroring Features

Lecture 15 Cutting Material

Lecture 16 Hole Wizard

Lecture 17 Fillets and Chamfers

Lecture 18 Linear Patterns

Lecture 19 The Design Tree (Feature Manager)

Lecture 20 Design Intent

Lecture 21 Appearances

Lecture 22 Troubleshooting - Missing Render Tool Tab!

Lecture 23 Saving and File Types

Lecture 24 PCB Section Recap

Section 3: Model 2 - Pencil - Multi-Body Parts, Revolved Boss/Base and Cuts

Lecture 25 Pencil Introduction and Creating the Lead

Lecture 26 Up to Surface End Conditon and Making the Eraser

Lecture 27 Sketching the Ferrule Profile

Lecture 28 Revolved Boss/Base

Lecture 29 Fillets and the Edge Selection Toolbar

Lecture 30 Adding Text

Lecture 31 Adding Appearances to the Pencil

Lecture 32 Sharpening the Pencil - Revolved Cuts

Lecture 33 Revolved Cut Errors

Lecture 34 Rendering the Pencil

Lecture 35 Pencil Section Recap

Section 4: Pencil Sharpener - Assemblies

Lecture 36 Pencil Sharpener Introduction

Lecture 37 Sharpener Body

Lecture 38 Mouse Gestures and Keyboard Shortcuts

Lecture 39 Cutting the Finger Grips

Lecture 40 Cutting the Pencil Hole

Lecture 41 Cutting the Blade Cavity and Finishing the Sharpener Body

Lecture 42 Assigning Materials & Mass Properties

Lecture 43 Making the Sharpener Blade

Lecture 44 Basic Assembly

Lecture 45 More Assembly Details

Lecture 46 Adding the Screw using the Solidworks Toolbox

Lecture 47 Adding the Screw without the Solidworks Toolbox

Lecture 48 Assembly Tools

Lecture 49 Exploded Views

Lecture 50 Pencil Recap - Part 1

Lecture 51 Pencil Recap - Part 2

Section 5: Headphones - Swept Boss/Base, Splines and 3D Sketches

Lecture 52 Headphone Jack

Lecture 53 Modelling the Strain Relief using Multiple Bodies

Lecture 54 Creating the first cable using a Swept Boss/Base

Lecture 55 Improving Sweeps using Tangent Relations

Lecture 56 Creating the Ear Bud

Lecture 57 Joining the Ear Bud with a 3D Sweep

Lecture 58 Adding a Second Ear Bud using Move/Copy Bodies

Lecture 59 Creating the Second Ear Bud Cable

Lecture 60 Adding the Silicone Ear Buds, and Finishing the Assembly

Lecture 61 Headphones Recap Part 1

Lecture 62 Headphones Recap Part 2

Section 6: Coke Bottle - Swept Cuts, Helixes and Threads

Lecture 63 Creating the Main Bottle Shape

Lecture 64 Swept Cuts

Lecture 65 Cutting the Base Ridges

Lecture 66 Shelling Parts

Lecture 67 Creating Manual Threads using a Helix and Sweep

Lecture 68 The Thread Tool

Lecture 69 Intersection Curve

Lecture 70 Decals and Assembly

Lecture 71 Creating the Bottle Cap

Lecture 72 Adding the Cap to the Assembly

Lecture 73 Adding the Liquid to the Assembly using In-Context Parts and the Cavity Feature

Lecture 74 Bottle Recap Part 1

Lecture 75 Bottle Recap Part 2

Section 7: Computer Mouse - Lofted Boss Base and Splitting Parts

Lecture 76 Mouse Introduction - Basic Lofts

Lecture 77 Adding More Loft Profiles to Refine the Shape

Lecture 78 Guide Curves

Lecture 79 Filleting and Shelling the Mouse

Lecture 80 Splitting Parts

Lecture 81 More Splitting Details

Lecture 82 Creating the Mouse PCB as an In-Context Part

Lecture 83 Adding Details to the Mouse PCB

Lecture 84 Finishing off the Mouse Top Part

Lecture 85 Finishing the Mouse

Lecture 86 Mouse Recap Part 1

Lecture 87 Mouse Recap Part 2

Section 8: Keyfob - Modelling from Photographs

Lecture 88 Keyfob Introduction - Using Sketch Picture

Lecture 89 Keyfob Sketch

Lecture 90 Adding Detail Using a Shared Sketch

Lecture 91 Continue Adding Features Using Shared Sketches

Lecture 92 Dome Feature and the Lanyard Area

Lecture 93 Keyfob Cover Assembly

Lecture 94 Adding More Details and Hollowing Out the Cover

Lecture 95 Cutting More Cover Details

Lecture 96 Splitting the Cover

Lecture 97 Adding a Cover Lip

Lecture 98 Using Solidworks Blocks to Add a Logo

Lecture 99 Keyfob Recap Part 1

Lecture 100 Keyfob Recap Part 2

Section 9: The Lego Figure - More Complex Assemblies and Advanced Mates

Lecture 101 Modelling the Head

Lecture 102 Making the Hands

Lecture 103 Starting the Arms

Lecture 104 Finishing the Arms

Lecture 105 Making the Torso Part

Lecture 106 Adding the Arms and Torso to an Assembly

Lecture 107 Making the Hips

Lecture 108 Making the Legs

Lecture 109 Adding the Legs and Hips to an Assembly

Lecture 110 Creating the Full Assembly and Advanced Mates

Lecture 111 Lego Figure Recap Part 1

Lecture 112 Lego Figure Recap Part 2

Section 10: Drawer Box - Configurations and Drawings

Lecture 113 Configurations Introduction

Lecture 114 Changing Configurations by Adjusting Parameters

Lecture 115 Changing Configurations by Suppressing Features

Lecture 116 Drawings Introduction

Lecture 117 Drawings - Adding Dimensions

Lecture 118 Detail and Section Views

Lecture 119 Exploded and Custom Views, Bills of Materials and Balloons

Lecture 120 Drawer Box Recap

Section 11: Raspberry Pi Enclosure - Importing Parts and Draft Angles

Lecture 121 Importing STEP Files

Lecture 122 Starting the Enclosure Base

Lecture 123 Adding the Enclosure Top and Mounting Bosses

Lecture 124 Injection Moulding Details and Draft Angles

Lecture 125 Adding the Draft Angles Directly to Features and Finishing Drafting Both Parts

Lecture 126 Lip and Groove Feature

Lecture 127 Adding the Port Cut Outs

Lecture 128 Adding Draft Angles to Cuts, and Undercuts

Lecture 129 Finishing the Enclosure Assembly

Lecture 130 Snap Hook Feature

Lecture 131 Raspberry Pi Enclosure Recap Part 1

Lecture 132 Raspberry Pi Enclosure Recap Part 2

Section 12: Bicycle Fork - 3D Curves and Sweeps

Lecture 133 Revolving the Head Tube

Lecture 134 Using the Project Curve Tool to Create the Curved Forks

Lecture 135 Modelling and Adding the Drop Outs

Lecture 136 Bike Fork Recap

Section 13: Gamepad Controller - Overall Course Recap, Ribs and Parting Line Analysis

Lecture 137 Starting to Create the Games Controller Shape Using Extrudes and Lofts

Lecture 138 Developing the Shape Using Guide Curves and Mirroring

Lecture 139 Shelling Out the Controller and Adding Details

Lecture 140 Splitting the Controller Parts and Using Parting Line Analysis

Lecture 141 Adding the Top Ribs Using the Rib Feature and Thin Feature Extrudes

Lecture 142 Adding the Bottom Ribs

Lecture 143 Creating the PCB Part In Context

Lecture 144 Creating and Adding the Joysticks

Lecture 145 Finishing Off the Controller Assembly

Lecture 146 Games Controller Recap Part 1

Lecture 147 Games Controller Recap Part 2

Section 14: Course Conclusion and Future Learning!

Lecture 148 Course Conclusion and Future Learning!

Anyone who would like to learn 3D CAD, whether for professional or personal use!,You may be a product designer wishing to expand your skills, a hobbyist looking to start 3D printing or an engineering enthusiast.,You may already know basic CAD and be looking to expand your skills, or you may be a complete beginner.