MOLD DESIGN USING SOLIDWORKS

Core and CavityCore and Cavity Mold DesignSolidWorks Mold ToolsMold Analysis ToolsAnalyzing Draft on a ModelDraft Analysis ColorsScale the Part to Allow for ShrinkageDetermine the Parting LinesManual Selection Of Parting LinesAutomationModeling the Parting SurfacesSmoothing the Parting SurfaceSurface BodiesInterlocking the Mold ToolingCreating the Mold ToolingMultiple Parting DirectionsTrapped Molding AreasSide CoresFeature FreezeLiftersCore PinsCase Study: Electrode DesignElectrode ClearancesKeeping the Sharp EdgesImporting and Repairing GeometryBeyond the BasicsImporting Data3D Model TypesDefinitionsCase Study: Solids vs. SurfacesTerminologyFile TranslatorsModeling SystemsFile TranslationWhy Do Imports Fail?Diagnosis and RepairCase Study: Repairing and Editing Imported GeometryChecking Solid BodiesMaking Copies of FacesCase Study: Import DiagnosticsRepairing GapsRepairing FacesParting Lines and Shut-Off SurfacesCase Study: Mixer BaseDraft Analysis OptionsParting Line

Core and Cavity SurfacesShut-Off SurfacesParting SurfaceTooling SplitSeeing Inside the MoldCase Study: Splitting a PartRepairs and SurfacesCase Study: Plastic Bezel of a Cordless DrillCreating New Drafted FacesInterlock SurfacesUsing SurfacesSurfaces in Mold MakingCase Study: Router BottomThe MixerCase Study: Mixer HandleCase Study: Manual Parting SurfaceReusable DataReusing DataDesign LibraryTask Pane3D ContentCentralLibrary FeaturesCreating a Library FeatureConfigurations in Library FeaturesCase Study: Water LineSmart ComponentsAlternate Methods for Mold DesignUsing Combine and SplitCreating a CavityUsing SurfacesUsing the Up To Surface MethodUsing the Split MethodManually Creating Shut-off SurfacesMaking a Complete MoldCase Study: Making A Complete MoldDeveloping a PlanModeling RepairsMold Split FoldersRunners and GatesSide CoresEjector PinsCore PinsCreating Individual PartsMold BaseOrganizing the AssemblyModifying the LiftersEjector PinsCooling the Mold

Making the DrawingMaking ChangesCompleting the Process

SOLIDWORKS Sheet Metal

Sheet Metal Flange Method What are Sheet Metal Parts? Sheet Metal Methods Base Flange Flat Pattern Edge Flanges Editing Sheet Metal Settings Cuts in Sheet Metal Break Corner Sheet Metal Costing Sheet Metal Parts in Drawings

Sheet Metal Convert Method Sheet Metal Conversion Topics Converting to Sheet Metal Imported Geometry to Sheet Metal Using the Rip Feature Adding Bends in Place of Sharp Corners Sheet Metal Features Making Changes Adding a Welded Corner

Multibody Sheet Metal Parts Methods to Create Multibody Sheet Metal Parts Creating Multibodies by Sketching Miter Flange The Cut List Folder Cuts using Multibodies Patterning Sheet Metal Bodies Sheet Metal Properties Multibody Drawings Using Mirror and Insert Part Interfering Bodies Exporting Sheet Metal Bodies Using Split

Sheet Metal Forming Tools Modifying an Existing Forming Tool Creating a Custom Forming Tool

Additional Sheet Metal Features and Techniques Swept Flange Using Symmetry Additional Modeling Techniques In-Context Methods Process Plans

SOLIDWORKS WELDMENTS

Weldments Structural Members Groups vs. Structural Members Manual Trimming of Structural Members Adding Plates Gussets and End Caps Using Symmetry Profile Sketches Working with Weldments Managing the Cut List Custom Properties Representing Welds

Weldment Drawings

Working with Pipes and Tubing 3D Sketching Weldments and Sheet Metal in Assemblies

SOLIDWORKS ROUTING ELECTRICAL

Fundamentals of Routing What is Routing? Routing Setup General Routing Settings

Basic Electrical Routing Adding Routing Components Start by Drag and Drop Connector Auto Route Save to External File

Routing with Clips Routing Through Existing Clips Adding Clips while Auto Routing Editing a Route Working with Clips

Splitting a Route Adding a Splice

Electrical Routing Components Routing Library Parts Introduction Electrical Routing Library Parts Libraries Routing Component Wizard Routing Component Attributes Electrical Libraries

Standard Cables Using Standard Cables Standard Cables Excel File Modifying Standard Cables Creating a Standard Cable Routing Templates

Electrical Data Import Importing Data Routing Library Manager From/To Lists Route Properties Route Guidelines Using Guidelines and Clips

Electrical Drawings Route Flattening and Detailing Annotation Flattening Flatten Route Manufacture Flattening

Electrical Ribbon Cables Ribbon Cable Components Folded Ribbon Cable Routes Using Ribbon Cable Clips Through Connectors Ribbon Cable Libraries

Electrical Conduits Rigid Conduit Orthogonal Routing with Auto Route Electrical Data in Conduits Manual Sketch Routing Flexible Electrical Conduit

SOLIDWORKS ROUTING - PIPING AND TUBING

Fundamentals of Routing What is Routing? Routing Setup Routing Library Manager General Routing Settings

Piping Routes Pipes and Piping Components Routing Assembly Templates Creating a Piping Route Auto Route Route Specification Templates Editing a Route Routing Along Existing Geometry

Piping Fittings Drag and Drop a Fitting Creating Custom Fittings

Tubing Routes Tubes and Tubing Components Flexible Tubing with Auto Route Orthogonal Tubing Routes with Auto Route Bend and Spline Errors Starting a Tube Route On the Fly Repairing Bend Errors Tubing Drawings

Piping and Tubing Changes Pipe Penetrations Flange to Flange Connections Pipe Spools Copying Routes Editing Piping Routes Editing for Obstructions Piping Drawings

Creating Routing Components Routing Library Parts Libraries Creating Routing Library Parts Routing Library Manager Pipe and Tube Components Fitting Components

Routing Functionality Points Routing Geometry Part Validity Check Design Table Check Component Attributes Elbow Components Multi-Body Components Equipment Assembly Fittings

Using P&ID Files Piping and Instrumentation Adding a Pipe Pipe with Multiple Lines Pipes with In-line Fittings Process Drawings

Piping Skids Grid System Feature Weldments Walk-through Animations Avatar Paths

Using SolidWorks Content

SOLIDWORKS ELECTRICAL

Projects SolidWorks Electrical Starting SolidWorks Electrical What are Projects? Creating a New Project Project Overview Locations Zooming and Scrolling

Single Line Diagrams What is a Single Line Diagram? Existing and Archived Projects Line Diagram Symbols Adding Cables Drawing Tools

Cabling What is Detailed Cabling? Cables Detailed Cabling Adding Manufacturer Parts Terminal Strip Pin to Pin Connections Copy and Paste

Creating Schematics What is a Schematic? Draw Multiple Wires Schematic Symbols Symbol Properties Creating New Symbols

Cross Referencing the Single Line Diagram Adding Cross References to the Single Line Diagram Cross Referencing Drawings Inserting Multiple Terminals Location Outlines

Control Drawings What are Control Drawings? Stages in the Process Drawing Single Wires

The Cross Reference List Using Functions Inserting Single Terminals Function Outlines Updating the Catalog

Managing Origin-Destination Arrows What are Origin-Destination Arrows? Replacing Wires Origin-Destination Arrows

Programmable Logic Controllers What is a PLC? Stages in the Process Adding a New Scheme Adding a PLC Mark Inserting a PLC Editing a PLC

Macros What are Macros? Creating and Adding Macros

Editing the PLC Drawing Stages in the Process Associate Cable Cores Adding a Part Manually Assigning a Part Wire Style Manager Numbering Wires Assigning Parts to Other Objects

Reports What are Reports? Report Manager Drawing Terminal Strips

Adding a CabinetUnarchiving a ProjectSolidWorks Cabinet LayoutInsert ComponentInserting RailsInserting Ducts

Inserting Components in the CabinetInserting Electrical Components

Converting to an Electrical ComponentInserting Terminals

Adding Door ComponentsSmart ComponentsInserting Smart Features

Propagating 2D Changes to 3DChanges in SolidWorks Electrical 2DChanges at the Assembly Level

Routing WiresRouting PathRoute Wires

ANIMATIONS WITH SOLIDWORKS

IntroductionAbout This BookThe SolidWorks MotionManagerHistory of the MotionManagerMotion Study TypesAnimationsBasic WorkflowWhat is an Animation?Building AnimationsAnimation ResultsTypes of MotionWhich Motion Study To UseMotion DriversMotionManager User InterfaceGetting Help

Creating Simple AnimationsAnimationPoint to Point (Key Point) AnimationsCase Study: Exploded ViewsThe Animation Study TypeAnimation WizardStages in the ProcessCase Study: Animation WizardView OrientationInterpolation ModesRecording AnimationsDragging a Component

Editing the TimelineEditing the TimelineCase Study: Editing the TimelineTimeline SymbolsEditing Key Points

View OrientationsView OrientationsViewpointsPositioning the ViewpointNamed Views

Perspective ViewView Orientation StatesView Orientation ChangesCase Study: ViewpointsPerspective View EffectCase Study: Visual Bloom

Animating AppearancesAnimating AppearancesChanging Displays and AppearancesCase Study: Component Visibility ChangesDisplay StatesCase Study: Changing AppearancesAnimating LightsLightingShadowsSpot LightsLighting CharacteristicsLights in AnimationsCase Study: LightingThe PhotoWorks BufferCase Study: Rendering An AnimationSaving a Series of Images

Free Component MotionOverviewFree Component MotionKeysMotion Study PropertiesCase Study: Free Component MotionMove and Rotate ComponentTriadMatesReverse PathCase Study: Alternate Solution - MotorDuplicate StudyCase Study: Alternate Solution - Mate

Motion DriversMotion DriversDragging ComponentsMatesAnimating RobotsPart 1: MatesMotionManager FiltersMotors

Part 2: Distance MotorConstant Speed MotorPart 3: Constant Speed MotorInterpolated MotorsPart 4: Interpolated MotorSub-assembliesCase Study: Sub-assembliesSimulation Motion Drivers

Animating PartsAnimating PartsCase Study: Animating In-context PartsAnimating a SpringCase Study: Create a SpringCase Study: Wheel Assembly

Basic MotionBasic MotionAnimation through SimulationDriving MotionMotion Study PropertiesCase Study: Ball SorterGravityContactLimitationsCase Study: ImpactCase Study: Geneva WheelCombining MotionCase Study: The Bouncing BallSpringsTranslational SpringImporting Simulation ResultsPhysical DynamicsCapturing the ScreenCase Study: Fly-ball GovernorStoryboard

Alternate MethodsAlternate MethodsCase Study: Fly Ball GovernorAlternate ApproachCase Study: Bouncing Ball Oscillating MotorsMotors Driven By ExpressionsWhat is the Best Way to Animate?Case Study: Arbor Press

Introduction to CamerasIntroduction to CamerasCamera OptionsAdding a CameraCase Study: Introduction to CamerasCamera Position and TargetEditing a CameraMultiple CamerasCameras in an AnimationCase Study: Camera LensesApparent DepthCase Study: Apparent DepthStandard LensDepth of FieldCase Study: Setting Depth of Field

Using Camera Sleds in AnimationsUsing Camera Sleds in AnimationsUsing a Camera SledCase Study: Camera SledThe Camera and Camera SledCase Study: Focal Length 2

Walk-through AnimationsUsing Cameras in AnimationsCase Study: Walk-through AnimationsCase Study: Walk-through with a Fixed LocationCase Study: Walk-through Using Only a CameraCase Study: Camera Aimed Along a Path

SolidWorks MotionChapter ScopeSolidWorks MotionWhen to Use SolidWorks MotionCase Study: Fly Ball GovernorReviewSummary of Motion Drivers

Post-ProcessingPost-ProcessingVideo Editing ProgramsExternal ReferencesTimelinesVideo CompressionTransitionsTitles and Annotations

LoopingParallel ProcessingRendering EfficiencyCase Study: Post-Processing Windows Movie Maker

Advanced TopicsAdvanced TopicsConfigurations for AnimationsCase Study: Hand Punch Clip 1: Assemble the Punch Clip 2: Show Assembly ActionDynamic Section CutsClip 3: Change Punch Tip and DieChanging ConfigurationsClip 4: Cut Sheet MetalPost-ProcessingProducing The MovieCase Study: Animating Sub-assemblies Procedural Appearances Stroboscopic EffectCase Study: Stroboscopic EffectCase Study: Pencil Sharpener

Large Assembly AnimationsLarge Assembly AnimationsAssemblies for AnimationsCase Study: Large Assembly Animations Working in the Assembly

Tips and Tricks for Better AnimationsPutting It All Together Animation LengthStoryboardsViewpoints/CamerasSeparate Assembly for AnimationPost-ProcessingRendering EfficiencyDo It The Easy WayConsistencyAnimation TipsMiscellaneous Tips and Tricks

SOLIDWORKS SIMULATION

Introduction About This Course What is SolidWorks Simulation? What Is Finite Element Analysis? Build Mathematical Model Build Finite Element Model Solve Finite Element Model Analyze Results Errors in FEA Finite Elements Degrees of Freedom Calculations in FEA Interpretation of FEA Results Units of Measurement Limitations of SolidWorks Simulation

The Analysis Process Objectives The Analysis Process Case Study: Stress in a Plate Project Description SolidWorks Simulation Options Preprocessing Meshing Postprocessing Multiple Studies Reports

Mesh Controls, Stress Concentrations and Boundary Conditions Objectives Mesh Control Case Study: The L Bracket Project Description Case Study: Analysis of Bracket with a Fillet Case Study: Analysis of a Welded Bracket Understanding the Effect of Boundary Conditions

Assembly Analysis with Contacts Objectives Contact Analysis Case Study: Pliers with Global Contact Pliers with Local Contact

Symmetrical and Free Self-Equilibrated Assemblies Objectives Shrink Fit Parts Case Study: Shrink Fit Project Description Analysis with Soft Springs

Assembly Analysis with Connectors and Mesh Refinement Objectives Connecting Components Connectors Mesh Control in an Assembly Case Study: Cardan Joint Problem Statement Part 1: Draft Quality Coarse Mesh Analysis Part 2: High Quality Mesh Analysis

Compatible/Incompatible Meshes Objectives Compatible / Incompatible Meshing Case Study: Rotor

Analysis of Thin Components Objectives Thin Components Case Study: Pulley Part 1: Mesh with Solid Elements Part 2: Refined Solid Mesh Solid vs. Shell Creating Shell Elements Part 3: Shell Elements - Mid-plane Surface Results Comparison Case Study: Joist Hanger

Mixed Meshing Shells & Solids Objectives Mixed Meshing Solids and Shells Case Study: Pressure Vessel

Mixed Meshing Solids, Beams & Shells Objectives Mixed Meshing Case Study: Particle Separator Beam imprint

Submodeling Objectives Submodeling Basics Case Study: Scaffolding Part 1: Parent Study Part 2: Child Study

Design Study Objectives Case Study: Suspension Design Part 1: Multiple Load Cases Part 2: Geometry Modification

Thermal Stress Analysis Objectives Thermal Stress Analysis Case Study: Bimetallic Strip Examining Results in Local Coordinate Systems Saving Model in its Deformed Shape

Adaptive Meshing Objectives Adaptive Meshing Case Study: Support Bracket h-Adaptivity Study p-Adaptivity Study h vs. p Elements - Summary

Large Displacement Analysis Objectives Small vs. Large Displacement Analysis Case Study: Clamp Part 1: Small Displacement Linear Analysis Part 2: Large Displacement Nonlinear Analysis

Meshing, Solvers, and Tips & Tricks Meshing Strategies Geometry Preparation Mesh Quality Mesh Controls Meshing Stages Failure Diagnostics Tips for Using Shell Elements Hardware Considerations in Meshing Solvers in SolidWorks Simulation Choosing a Solver

SOLIDWORKS FLOW SIMULATION

Basics of Fluid Flow

Fluid Flow Definitions Governing Equations

Meshing principles

Monitoring convergence

Running

Meshing concerns Modeling concerns

Applying boundary conditions

Post-processing (vectors, contours, iso-lines, particle tracking)

Global data (mass/energy balance, bulk values, et cetera)

Analysis Types

Steady State

Transient

Conjugate heat transfer

Open/closed systems

Flow Features

Compressible and incompressible Newtonian / non-Newtonian fluid

Fan Curves

Particle trajectories

Supersonic flows

Cavitation

Relative humidity

Conjugate heat transfer

Advanced Features within SolidWorks Flow Simulation

Manual mesh control Manual convergence

Export of results to SolidWorks Simulation modulus (stress analysis)