Training Course

3DEXPERIENCE Mechanical & Surface Design Fundamentals

Learn the fundamentals of Part Design, Assembly Design, Generative Shape Design and Drafting with 3DEXPERIENCE

Training Course Contents

This comprehensive three-day training program is designed to provide a solid foundation in the Mechanical Designer role within the CATIA environment. Starting with essential platform navigation and data management, the course quickly progresses through core design methodologies. Participants will gain hands-on experience in part design, surface geometry creation, and assembly management, ensuring they can navigate the entire design-to-drawing workflow efficiently.

This training course will help you:

  • Navigate & Understand the 3DEXPERIENCE User Interface
  • Create and Manage 3D Parts & Assemblies
  • Use New Parametric Design Techniques
  • Create Wireframe & Surface Elements in CATIA
  • Create and Manage 2D Drawings

Course Info at a glance

5 days (8 hours per day)

Practical Hands-on Training

Basic/Intermediate Level

Requirements & Benefits

Requirements

Student's attending this course are recommended to have experience with 3D Parametric Design.

Understanding of the difference between surfacing and mechanical design is recommended, but not required.

Features Targeted

Sketcher & 3D Design

Parametric Modeling

Surface Geometries

Engineering Connections

Skeleton Methodology

Data Management

Skills you will acquire

Navigate the Platform

Design Complex Parts

Master Assembly Workflows

Generate Documentation

Optimize Design Reuse

3DEXPERIENCE Mechanical and Surface Design Fundamentals Lessons

This course will concentrate on the following topics:

Day 1: Introduction to the Mechanical Designer Role
  • Basic Platform Navigation
  • Starting/Saving/Importing in CATIA
  • Overview of Role
  • Designing a Base Part
  • Creating Surface Geometries
  • Creating Assemblies
  • Creating Drawings
Day 2: CATIA Part Design
  • Create Sketches
  • Design Features in 3D
  • Create Parametric Designs
  • Reuse Data
  • Develop Customized Design Elements
Day 3: CATIA Assembly Design
  • Create and Modify Assemblies
  • Apply Engineering Connections
  • Manage Publications
  • Explore Skeleton Methodology
  • Use Flexible Assemblies
  • Discover Essential Assembly Features
  • Enrich Your Assembly
Day 4: CATIA Generative Wireframe and Surface
  • Introduction to Surface Design Basics
  • Create Wireframes
  • Create Surfaces
  • Create Detailed Design
  • Discover Additional Capabilities
Day 5: CATIA Drafting/CATIA Smart Mechanical Components
  • Create Drawing Views
  • Add Dimensions and Annotations
  • Create Assembly Drawings
  • Finalize the Drawing
  • Customization
  • Use Components
  • Create and Place Adaptive Components

Training Methods

Choose from three different training methods available to you

SOLIDWORKS Group Training

Group/Public Training

Receive SOLIDWORKS training as a group in a traditional classroom environment.

Classes can be taken in one of our training locations across Canada and the US using SOLIDWORKS approved training content and methodologies.

Advantages
  • Cost effective training method.
  • Leave the office to concentrate on learning.
  • Learn more through group questions and feedback.
SOLIDWORKS Online Training

Live Online Training

With our online training you will experience an interactive learning environment where you can give feedback, gain access to the SOLIDWORKS training files and get time to work on training exercises.

Advantages
  • Online courses are available as half or full day sessions.
  • More effective than video based training, with recorded videos learners are often not as focused on the training and skip exercises.
SOLIDWORKS Onsite Training

Onsite at your location

Receive training at your place of work. This style of flexible training is perfect for teams or individuals who are faced with a specific challenge and require personalized courses with on-the-job coaching.

Advantages
  • Use our state-of-the-art mobile classroom at your facility.
  • Bring your team up to a consistent level of knowledge by having them take the same training at the same time.
  • Benefit from flexible scheduling options.
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Upcoming Classes

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    Monday, 14th September, 20265 days (8 hours per day)OnlineEnglishGet a Quote
    Monday, 16th November, 20265 days (8 hours per day)OnlineEnglishGet a Quote

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