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SolidWorks Sheet Metal

SolidWorks Instructor Led Training

The Sheet Metal course teaches you how to build sheet metal parts using SolidWorks mechanical design automation software. You will learn how to build standalone sheet metal parts, convert parts to sheet metal, and model sheet metal parts in the context of an assembly.

 

Course details and prerequisites:

Duration: 2 Days
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 sheet metal parts and apply sheet metal features
  • Import sheet metal parts from other CAD systems and convert them into SolidWorks sheet metal parts
  • Create sheet metal parts from within your assembly documents

 

Customer comments

"I enjoyed my day at Javelin Technologies, and I would definitely take another course there."

Garry Sansom, Nash Products

"The instructor was well informed and had good examples from the 'real world'."

Borys Balaban, Innovative Automation

 

Course Outline

Introduction

  • About This Course
  • Windows® XP
  • Use of Color

Lesson 1: Modeling Sheet Metal Parts

  • Sheet Metal Methods
  • Stages in the Process
  • Sheet Metal Toolbar
  • Designing with Sheet Metal Features
  • Sheet Metal Features
  • Miter Flanges
  • Edge Flanges
  • Bend Angles
  • Adding a Tab
  • Flat Pattern
  • Cuts
  • Sheet Metal Parts in Drawings

Lesson 2: Sheet Metal Forming Tools

  • Standard Tools
  • Creating a Custom Forming Tool

Lesson 3: Additional Sheet Metal Features

  • Edge Flanges and Closed Corners
  • Curved Edge Flanges
  • Hems
  • Designing in Flat
  • Existing Rounds
  • Using Symmetry
  • Manual Relief Cut
  • Break Corner
  • Jog Feature
  • Lofted Bends
  • Bend Deviation

Lesson 4: Converting Parts to Sheet Metal

  • Sheet Metal Topics

  • Convert to Sheet Metal Method

  • Recognize Bends Method

  • Convert to Sheet Metal

  • Importing

  • Using the Rip Feature

  • Adding Bends in Place of Sharp Corners

  • Sheet Metal Features

  • Making Changes

  • Adding a Welded Corner

  • Unrolling Cones and Cylinders

  • Process Plans

 

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