SolidWorks Weldments

SolidWorks Instructor Led Training

The SolidWorks Weldments course teaches you how to create welded structures with standard structural members. Weld beads are also covered.

 

Course details and prerequisites:

Duration: 1 Day
Type: Instructor Led
Level: Basic to Intermediate

Prerequisites:

  • Attended the SolidWorks Essentials or equivalent level of knowledge
  • At least one month of experience using the software
After the training you will be able to:
  • Create weldment designs using the weldment tools in SolidWorks
  • Create drawings with Cut-lists and weldment information
  • Add weld beads and weld information to your drawings
  • Use weldments in your assemblies

 

Course Outline

Introduction

  • About This Course
  • Windows® 7
  • Use of Color
  • Toolbars

Lesson 1: 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

Lesson 2: Weldment Drawings

  • Weldment Drawings

Lesson 3: Working with Pipes and Tubing

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