Solidworks Beginners Course - Learn From An Expert!

Learn from Certified SolidWorks Expert (CSWE), Award Winning Teacher and a Professional UK Engineer

What you'll learn

A Simplified SolidWorks Modelling Process To Help You Build Any Part No Matter How Complex Its Geometry

How To Build A Range Of Realistic Virtual Models Within SolidWorks

Create A Working Steam Engine Assembly With Realistic Motion

Develop A Technical Drawing Pack From Your Models and Assemblies

Edit and Create Parts In The Assembly Mode

Requirements

No experience needed, you will learn everything you need in this course.

Access to SolidWorks 2018 or higher.

Description

SOLIDWORKS expert teaches you how to save time and money on your path to becoming a SOLIDWORKS Professional.Learn the skills of professional SOLIDWORKS users.We will show you a tried and tested process to make parts in SOLIDWORKS that will empower you to quickly make your own designs easily and effortlessly.LEARN BY MODELLING REAL-WORLD EXAMPLES, NOT USELESS WIDGETS.Our previous SolidWorks clients include professionals from:Rolls RoyceAirbusGE AviationRenishawJaguar Land-RoverGKN AerospaceSaint GobainMoogYou Will Build A Working Steam Engine!The little Steam Engine allows you to start modelling very basic parts, to allow you to get to grips with the fundamental skills you need without overload, before building up into more complexity one model at a time. Each part adds a little more complexity than the previous one, finally resulting in the creation of the Flywheel. You will then mate the parts together, and create edits, in the assembly mode before making a new contextual part from the assembly. Finally, you will be introduced to creating technical drawings.This is really the perfect starting point to nail the basics of SOLIDWORKS.Why you need this course:15 years ago I decided to apply for a Design Engineer job for a small rural company in the heart of England, UK. The job advert stated that "experience in designing with SOLIDWORKS was essential".I had never used SOLIDWORKS….so I did what most would do - I got a free 30-day trial and went to YouTube to learn. I slowly and painfully followed a sped-up tutorial that had no commentary, built an alloy wheel, took a screenshot and sent it in with my application form stating that I had some experience using SOLIDWORKS.It worked and I was offered the job (I also had lots of experience working as a production engineer so didn't completely wing it!).Day 1 of being a SOLIDWORKS Design Engineer. "Hi, can you quickly model this block and put an M10 through hole in the middle" came the request from my supervisor. I couldn't do it. I was found out.REASON #1Following sped-up videos on YouTube may get you some results, but they do not teach you how to use the SOLIDWORKS software for YOURSELF.Although disappointed, the company paired me with another designer for a few weeks to get me trained quickly (and cheaply). He built the block with a hole in less than 2 minutes.I was trained to use SOLIDWORKS the same way as the other 4 designers in the team. This was okay but common issues kept coming up: editing parts was troublesome, persistent issues with part relationships and mates in assemblies and creating technical drawings often took longer than designing the parts. I assumed this was just how SOLIDWORKS was.REASON #2Too many SOLIDWORKS users learn poor techniques from people who can't use the software properly themselves!12 months later, I landed a new job as a college lecturer in engineering (I also had previous experience working as a lecturer). Part of my new job was to teach 16-18-year-olds how to use SOLIDWORKS. No problem.A colleague then introduced me to the SOLIDWORKS certification program. "I will smash this" I confidently said and sat the CSWA (Certified SOLIDWORKS Associate) exam. I failed it. Oops.REASON #3Poor SOLIDWORKS techniques will cause persistent problems. I can teach you an effective and efficient technique that minimises errors and simplifies the modelling process.I realised the troubles I had with SOLIDWORKS weren't due to the software but because I had been taught some very poor techniques. How could I teach anyone if I couldn't pass the basic exam? From this moment, I decided that I would relearn SOLIDWORKS from the ground up. Now I have:15 years of teaching experience2500 students successfully taught100s of professional engineers taught8 SOLIDWORKS exams passed, including the CSWE (Certified Expert)Along this path, I have realised that there are some key ingredients that are essential to building an understanding of how to be effective in SOLIDWORKS:Application: Understanding how the software and its functions work enables you to select and use the most appropriate tools.Process: Having a clear process to follow enables you to effectively break down the modelling task into a set of micro-tasks, no matter how complex or simplistic your model's geometry is.Intent: Building in design intent to gain maximum control and flexibility with your geometry will level up your modelling abilities to make you a more efficient and effective SOLIDWORKS user.REASON #4My vast experience in delivering SOLIDWORKS courses to thousands of people has enabled me to develop a process that anyone can follow to create complex geometry.This is the course I wish I had when I started to learn SOLIDWORKS.Sign Up NOW

Overview

Section 1: Introduction

Lecture 1 Introduction - Welcome To My Course

Lecture 2 About This Course

Lecture 3 About The Tutor

Lecture 4 What Is In This Course

Lecture 5 Learning Objectives

Lecture 6 Course Scope

Lecture 7 Who Is This Course For?

Lecture 8 Software Access

Lecture 9 Using This Course

Section 2: SolidWorks Theory - Optional (but very useful)

Lecture 10 Introduction To SolidWorks Software

Lecture 11 Introduction To SolidWorks Part Models

Lecture 12 Introduction To SolidWorks Assembly Models

Lecture 13 Introduction To SolidWorks Technical Drawings

Lecture 14 Interaction Between Parts, Assemblies and Drawings

Section 3: SolidWorks Models and Drawings

Lecture 15 Technical Drawings of Steam Engine

Lecture 16 Complete Steam Engine Models and Assembly

Section 4: Modelling Process

Lecture 17 Modelling Process

Section 5: Part 1: Big End Journal Part Modelling

Lecture 18 Introduction – Big End Journal – SOLIDWORKS Training L1

Lecture 19 Reading the Drawing – Big End Journal – SOLIDWORKS Training L1

Lecture 20 Creating a Modelling Plan – Big End Journal – SOLIDWORKS Training L1

Lecture 21 Setting the Measurement System – Big End Journal – SOLIDWORKS Training L1

Lecture 22 Starting a New Planar Sketch – Big End Journal – SOLIDWORKS Training L1

Lecture 23 Using the Origin - Big End Journal – SOLIDWORKS Training L1

Lecture 24 Drawing a Circle – Big End Journal – SOLIDWORKS Training L1

Lecture 25 Adding Smart Dimensions – Big End Journal – SOLIDWORKS Training L1

Lecture 26 Extrude Boss Base Feature – Big End Journal – SOLIDWORKS Training L1

Lecture 27 Chamfer Feature – Big End Journal – SOLIDWORKS Training L1

Lecture 28 Apply a Material to the Part – Big End Journal – SOLIDWORKS Training L1

Lecture 29 Evaluate the Mass – Big End Journal – SOLIDWORKS Training L1

Lecture 30 Save the Part – Big End Journal – SOLIDWORKS Training L1

Lecture 31 Outro – Big End Journal – SOLIDWORKS Training L1

Section 6: Part 2: Crank Shaft Part Modelling

Lecture 32 Introduction – Crank Shaft – SOLIDWORKS Training L1

Lecture 33 Reading the Drawing – Crank Shaft – SOLIDWORKS Training L1

Lecture 34 Creating a Modelling Plan – Crank Shaft – SOLIDWORKS Training L1

Lecture 35 Creating the Sketch and Extrude – Crank Shaft – SOLIDWORKS Training L1

Lecture 36 Material, Mass and Save – Crank Shaft – SOLIDWORKS Training L1

Lecture 37 Outro – Crank Shaft – SOLIDWORKS Training L1

Section 7: Additional SolidWorks Key Skills

Lecture 38 Edit Sketch - Dimensions – SOLIDWORKS Training L1

Lecture 39 Edit Sketch – Change Shape – SOLIDWORKS Training L1

Lecture 40 Edit Sketch – Delete Profile – SOLIDWORKS Training L1

Lecture 41 Edit Sketch - Trim Entities – SOLIDWORKS Training L1

Lecture 42 Edit Feature – SOLIDWORKS Training L1

Lecture 43 Adding and Deleting Sketch Relations – SOLIDWORKS Training L1

Lecture 44 Rotate Model – SOLIDWORKS Training L1

Lecture 45 Zoom in and Out – SOLIDWORKS Training L1

Lecture 46 Moving the part around – SOLIDWORKS Training L1

Section 8: Part 3: Crank Shaft Bush Part Modelling

Lecture 47 Introduction - Crank Shaft Bush – SOLIDWORKS Training L1

Lecture 48 Reading the Drawing - Crank Shaft Bush – SOLIDWORKS Training L1

Lecture 49 Creating a Modelling Plan - Crank Shaft Bush – SOLIDWORKS Training L1

Lecture 50 First Sketch and Extrude - Crank Shaft Bush – SOLIDWORKS Training L1

Lecture 51 Starting a New Face Sketch - Crank Shaft Bush – SOLIDWORKS Training L1

Lecture 52 Second Sketch and Extrude - Crank Shaft Bush – SOLIDWORKS Training L1

Lecture 53 Hidden Detail Line on a Drawing - Crank Shaft Bush – SOLIDWORKS Training L1

Lecture 54 Third Sketch and Cut Feature - Crank Shaft Bush – SOLIDWORKS Training L1

Lecture 55 Adding Chamfers - Crank Shaft Bush – SOLIDWORKS Training L1

Lecture 56 Apply a Material, Evaluate Mass - Crank Shaft Bush – SOLIDWORKS Training L1

Lecture 57 Save the Part - Crank Shaft Bush – SOLIDWORKS Training L1

Lecture 58 Outro - Crank Shaft Bush – SOLIDWORKS Training L1

Section 9: Part 4: Piston Part Modelling

Lecture 59 Introduction - Piston – SOLIDWORKS Training L1

Lecture 60 Reading the Drawing - Piston – SOLIDWORKS Training L1

Lecture 61 Creating a Modelling Plan - Piston – SOLIDWORKS Training L1

Lecture 62 Creating and Saving the Model - Piston – SOLIDWORKS Training L1

Lecture 63 Outro - Piston – SOLIDWORKS Training L1

Section 10: Part 5: Connecting Rod Part Modelling

Lecture 64 Introduction - ConRod – SOLIDWORKS Training L1

Lecture 65 Reading the Drawing - ConRod – SOLIDWORKS Training L1

Lecture 66 Creating a Modelling Plan - ConRod – SOLIDWORKS Training L1

Lecture 67 Body Dual Extrusion - ConRod – SOLIDWORKS Training L1

Lecture 68 The Measure Tool - ConRod – SOLIDWORKS Training L1

Lecture 69 Cut a Flat onto a Round Face - ConRod – SOLIDWORKS Training L1.

Lecture 70 Dimensioning a Circular Sketch - ConRod – SOLIDWORKS Training L1

Lecture 71 Adding Manual Sketch Relations - ConRod – SOLIDWORKS Training L1

Lecture 72 Cutting the Hole - ConRod – SOLIDWORKS Training L1

Lecture 73 Adding Chamfers - ConRod – SOLIDWORKS Training L1

Lecture 74 Material, Mass and Save - ConRod – SOLIDWORKS Training L1

Lecture 75 Outro - ConRod – SOLIDWORKS Training L1

Section 11: Part 6: Crank Part Modelling

Lecture 76 Introduction - Crank – SOLIDWORKS Training L1

Lecture 77 Reading the Drawing - Crank – SOLIDWORKS Training L1

Lecture 78 Creating a Modelling Plan - Crank – SOLIDWORKS Training L1

Lecture 79 Creating the Material Blank - Crank – SOLIDWORKS Training L1

Lecture 80 Positioning and Cutting Centre Hole - Crank – SOLIDWORKS Training L1

Lecture 81 Positioning and Cutting Top Hole - Crank – SOLIDWORKS Training L1

Lecture 82 Side Cut-outs with Relationships - Crank – SOLIDWORKS Training L1

Lecture 83 Adding Radius - Crank – SOLIDWORKS Training L1

Lecture 84 Adding Chamfers - Crank – SOLIDWORKS Training L1

Lecture 85 Sketching on a Plane - Crank – SOLIDWORKS Training L1

Lecture 86 Edit Sketch Size - Crank – SOLIDWORKS Training L1

Lecture 87 Search Material and Check Mass - Crank – SOLIDWORKS Training L1

Lecture 88 Change the Appearance - Crank – SOLIDWORKS Training L1

Lecture 89 Flexible Modelling Approach - Crank – SOLIDWORKS Training L1

Lecture 90 Outro - Crank – SOLIDWORKS Training L1

Section 12: Part 7: Base Part Modelling

Lecture 91 Introduction - Base – SOLIDWORKS Training L1

Lecture 92 Reading the Drawing - Base – SOLIDWORKS Training L1

Lecture 93 Creating a Modelling Plan - Base – SOLIDWORKS Training L1

Lecture 94 Creating the Material Blank - Base – SOLIDWORKS Training L1

Lecture 95 Adding Chamfers - Base – SOLIDWORKS Training L1

Lecture 96 Side Scoop Cut-out - Base – SOLIDWORKS Training L1

Lecture 97 Through Holes with Relationships - Base – SOLIDWORKS Training L1

Lecture 98 Blind Holes with Relationships - Base – SOLIDWORKS Training L1

Lecture 99 Material, Mass, Save - Base – SOLIDWORKS Training L1

Lecture 100 Changing the Sketch Plane - Base – SOLIDWORKS Training L1

Lecture 101 Outro - Base – SOLIDWORKS Training L1

Section 13: Part 8: Frame Part Modelling

Lecture 102 Introduction - Frame – SOLIDWORKS Training L1

Lecture 103 Reading the Drawing - Frame – SOLIDWORKS Training L1

Lecture 104 Creating a Modelling Plan - Frame – SOLIDWORKS Training L1

Lecture 105 Datum Dimensions - Frame – SOLIDWORKS Training L1

Lecture 106 Creating the Material Blank - Frame – SOLIDWORKS Training L1

Lecture 107 Subtracting Shape Cut-outs - Frame – SOLIDWORKS Training L1

Lecture 108 Cutting Holes - Frame – SOLIDWORKS Training L1

Lecture 109 Adding Radii - Frame – SOLIDWORKS Training L1

Lecture 110 Hole Wizard Thread Through - Frame – SOLIDWORKS Training L1

Lecture 111 Hole Wizard Thread Blind - Frame – SOLIDWORKS Training L1

Lecture 112 Material, Mass & Save - Frame – SOLIDWORKS Training L1

Lecture 113 Outro - Frame – SOLIDWORKS Training L1

Section 14: Part 9: Piston Housing Part Modelling

Lecture 114 Introduction - Piston Housing – SOLIDWORKS Training L1

Lecture 115 Reading the Drawing - Piston Housing – SOLIDWORKS Training L1

Lecture 116 Creating a Modelling Plan - Piston Housing – SOLIDWORKS Training L1

Lecture 117 Creating the Bulk Material - Piston Housing – SOLIDWORKS Training L1

Lecture 118 Adding to the Geometry - Piston Housing – SOLIDWORKS Training L1

Lecture 119 Convert Entities and Offset Cut - Piston Housing – SOLIDWORKS Training L1

Lecture 120 Cutting Threaded Hole - Piston Housing – SOLIDWORKS Training L1

Lecture 121 Cutting Recessed Hole - Piston Housing – SOLIDWORKS Training L1

Lecture 122 Cutting Final Hole - Piston Housing – SOLIDWORKS Training L1

Lecture 123 Adding Chamfers - Piston Housing – SOLIDWORKS Training L1

Lecture 124 Material, Mass & Save - Piston Housing – SOLIDWORKS Training L1

Lecture 125 Outro - Piston Housing – SOLIDWORKS Training L1

Section 15: Part 10: Flywheel Part Modelling

Lecture 126 Introduction - Flywheel – SOLIDWORKS Training L1

Lecture 127 Reading the Drawing - Flywheel – SOLIDWORKS Training L1

Lecture 128 Creating a Plan - Flywheel – SOLIDWORKS Training L1

Lecture 129 First Extrude - Flywheel – SOLIDWORKS Training L1

Lecture 130 Offset Extrude - Flywheel – SOLIDWORKS Training L1

Lecture 131 Large Diameter Extrude - Flywheel – SOLIDWORKS Training L1

Lecture 132 Planning the Pattern Feature - Flywheel – SOLIDWORKS Training L1

Lecture 133 Using Construction Lines - Flywheel – SOLIDWORKS Training L1

Lecture 134 Offset Sketch for Spokes - Flywheel – SOLIDWORKS Training L1

Lecture 135 Cutting an Open Sketch Profile - Flywheel – SOLIDWORKS Training L1

Lecture 136 Adding Radii - Flywheel – SOLIDWORKS Training L1

Lecture 137 Circular Feature Pattern - Flywheel – SOLIDWORKS Training L1

Lecture 138 Cut Hole from a Plane - Flywheel – SOLIDWORKS Training L1

Lecture 139 Adding and Editing Chamfers - Flywheel – SOLIDWORKS Training L1

Lecture 140 Material, Mass & Save - Flywheel – SOLIDWORKS Training L1

Lecture 141 Outro - Flywheel – SOLIDWORKS Training L1

Section 16: Revolve Extrude Tool

Lecture 142 Introduction - Revolve Extrude Feature – SOLIDWORKS Training L1

Lecture 143 Revolve the Big End Journal - Revolve Extrude Feature – SOLIDWORKS Training L1

Lecture 144 Revolve the Piston - Revolve Extrude Feature – SOLIDWORKS Training L1

Lecture 145 Revolve the Flywheel Blank - Revolve Extrude Feature – SOLIDWORKS Training L1

Lecture 146 Revolve a Doughnut - Revolve Extrude Feature – SOLIDWORKS Training L1

Lecture 147 Revolve a Sphere - Revolve Extrude Feature – SOLIDWORKS Training L1

Lecture 148 Outro - Revolve Extrude Feature – SOLIDWORKS Training L1

Section 17: Building The Assembly

Lecture 149 Introduction - Building the Assembly – SOLIDWORKS Training L1

Lecture 150 Steam Engine Assembly Overview - Building the Assembly – SOLIDWORKS Training L1

Lecture 151 Sectional View in Assembly - Building the Assembly – SOLIDWORKS Training L1

Lecture 152 Assembly Tree - Building the Assembly – SOLIDWORKS Training L1

Lecture 153 Editing Parts in the Assembly - Building the Assembly – SOLIDWORKS Training L1

Lecture 154 Introduction to Mates - Building the Assembly – SOLIDWORKS Training L1

Lecture 155 Setting Assembly Planes - Building the Assembly – SOLIDWORKS Training L1

Lecture 156 Opening the Reference Assembly - Building the Assembly – SOLIDWORKS Training L1

Lecture 157 Opening your First Part in the Assembly - Building the Assembly – SOLIDWORKS

Lecture 158 Moving and Rotating in the Assembly - Building the Assembly – SOLIDWORKS

Lecture 159 Applying a Planar Mate - Building the Assembly – SOLIDWORKS Training L1

Lecture 160 Fully Mating the First Part - Building the Assembly – SOLIDWORKS Training L1

Lecture 161 Real Time Mating of your First Part - Building the Assembly – SOLIDWORKS

Lecture 162 Adding a Second Part and Mating - Building the Assembly – SOLIDWORKS Training L1

Lecture 163 Identifying Mate Errors - Building the Assembly – SOLIDWORKS Training L1

Lecture 164 Mate the Crank Shaft Bush - Building the Assembly – SOLIDWORKS Training L1

Lecture 165 Mate Crank, Shaft and Flywheel - Building the Assembly – SOLIDWORKS Training L1

Lecture 166 Mate Big End Journal and ConRod - Building the Assembly – SOLIDWORKS Training L1

Lecture 167 Mate Piston and Housing - Building the Assembly – SOLIDWORKS Training L1

Lecture 168 Final Mates and Lock Mate - Building the Assembly – SOLIDWORKS Training L1

Lecture 169 Edit Mates in the Assembly - Building the Assembly – SOLIDWORKS Training L1

Lecture 170 Assembly Save and Rebuild - Building the Assembly – SOLIDWORKS Training L1

Lecture 171 Outro - Building the Assembly – SOLIDWORKS Training L1

Section 18: Editing and Creating Parts in the Assembly Mode

Lecture 172 Introduction - Editing and Creating Parts in the Assembly – SOLIDWORKS Training

Lecture 173 Identifying Assembly Issues - Editing and Creating Parts in the Assembly

Lecture 174 Fixing the Scoop Gap - Editing and Creating Parts in the Assembly – SOLIDWORKS

Lecture 175 Fix Crank Shaft Length - Editing and Creating Parts in the Assembly – SOLIDWORK

Lecture 176 Fix Flywheel Centre Hole - Editing and Creating Parts in the Assembly SOLIDWORKS

Lecture 177 Reapplying Deleted Mates - Editing and Creating Parts in the Assembly

Lecture 178 Creating a New Contextual Part - Editing and Creating Parts in the Assembly

Lecture 179 Assembly Evaluation Tools - Editing and Creating Parts in the Assembly

Lecture 180 Edited Assembly Overview - Editing and Creating Parts in the Assembly

Lecture 181 Outro - Editing and Creating Parts in the Assembly – SOLIDWORKS Training L1

Section 19: Creating Technical Drawings In SOLIDWORKS

Lecture 182 Introduction - Creating Technical Drawings Making Technical Drawings SOLIDWORK

Lecture 183 Start a New Technical Drawing - Making Technical Drawings – SOLIDWORKS Training

Lecture 184 Select Sheet Format and Size - Making Technical Drawings – SOLIDWORKS Training

Lecture 185 Adding the First Part to the Drawing - Making Technical Drawings – SOLIDWORKS

Lecture 186 Rotating the Drawing View - Making Technical Drawings – SOLIDWORKS Training L1

Lecture 187 Drawing Display Style - Making Technical Drawings – SOLIDWORKS Training L1

Lecture 188 Scale the Drawing View - Making Technical Drawings – SOLIDWORKS Training L1

Lecture 189 Adding Projected Views - Making Technical Drawings – SOLIDWORKS Training L1

Lecture 190 Adding Centre Lines - Making Technical Drawings – SOLIDWORKS Training L1

Lecture 191 View Pallet - Making Technical Drawings – SOLIDWORKS Training L1

Lecture 192 Adding a 3D View - Making Technical Drawings – SOLIDWORKS Training L1

Lecture 193 Rotating a 3D View - Making Technical Drawings – SOLIDWORKS Training L1

Lecture 194 Adding Dimensions - Making Technical Drawings – SOLIDWORKS Training L1

Lecture 195 Sizing and Positioning Dimensions - Making Technical Drawings – SOLIDWORKS

Lecture 196 Centring a Dimension - Making Technical Drawings – SOLIDWORKS Training L1

Lecture 197 Chamfer Dimension - Making Technical Drawings – SOLIDWORKS Training L1

Lecture 198 TYP and Adding Text to a Dimension - Making Technical Drawings – SOLIDWORKS L1

Lecture 199 Introduction to the Title Block - Making Technical Drawings – SOLIDWORKS L1

Lecture 200 Edit Sheet Format - Making Technical Drawings – SOLIDWORKS Training L1

Lecture 201 Annotations - Making Technical Drawings – SOLIDWORKS Training L1

Lecture 202 Save the Drawing - Making Technical Drawings – SOLIDWORKS Training L1

Lecture 203 Opening a Model from the Drawing - Making Technical Drawings – SOLIDWORKS

Lecture 204 Model and Drawing Links - Making Technical Drawings – SOLIDWORKS Training L1

Lecture 205 Save as a PDF File - Making Technical Drawings – SOLIDWORKS Training L1

Lecture 206 Sectional View Tool - Making Technical Drawings – SOLIDWORKS Training L1

Lecture 207 Creating an Assembly Drawing - Making Technical Drawings – SOLIDWORKS L1

Lecture 208 Creating Multiple Drawing Sheets - Making Technical Drawings – SOLIDWORKS L1

Lecture 209 Bill of Materials - Making Technical Drawings – SOLIDWORKS Training L1

Lecture 210 Balloon Numbering - Making Technical Drawings – SOLIDWORKS Training L1

Lecture 211 Adding Additional Views - Making Technical Drawings – SOLIDWORKS Training L1

Lecture 212 Broken Out Section - Making Technical Drawings – SOLIDWORKS Training L1

Lecture 213 Outro - Making Technical Drawings – SOLIDWORKS Training L1

Beginner SolidWorks users; students or professionals