New SOLIDWORKS for Machinists Training Course

This new SOLIDWORKS for Machinists training course from Javelin is designed for CNC machinists, programmers and setters, who are interested in gaining basic SOLIDWORKS modeling skills for machining with SOLIDWORKS CAM software.

The 2 day course covers the knowledge needed so that parts that are going to be machined on a mill or lathe can be modeled from scratch using SOLIDWORKS or existing SOLIDWORKS parts can be modified.

NOTE: this is not a replacement for the SOLIDWORKS CAM Essentials training course and is ideal for machinists who require basic SOLIDWORKS training.

This training course will help you to

• Create parametric sketches
• Create parts and build assemblies
• Create and control different versions of parts with configurations
• Modify parts for machining and machining stock

Lessons included in the course

The following lessons are included in the course to help you get to grips with the basics of SOLIDWORKS

Lesson 1: Basics and the User Interface

• What is SOLIDWORKS Software?
• Design Intent
• File References
• Opening Files
• The SOLIDWORKS User Interface
• Using the Command Manager

Lesson 2: Introduction to Sketching

• 2D Sketching
• Stages in the Process
• Saving Files
• Sketching
• Sketch Entities
• Basic Sketching
• Rules That Govern Sketches
• Design Intent
• Sketch Relations
• Dimensions
• Extrude
• Sketching Guidelines

Lesson 3: Basic Part Modeling

• Basic Modeling
• Terminology
• Choosing the Best Profile
• Choosing the Sketch Plane
• Details of the Part
• Boss Feature
• Sketching on a Planar Face
• Cut Feature
• Using the Hole Wizard
• View Selector
• Filleting
• Editing Tools
• Detailing Basics
• Drawing Views
• Center Marks
• Dimensioning
• Changing Parameters

Lesson 4: Symmetry and Draft 

• Design Intent
• Boss Feature with Draft
• Symmetry in the Sketch
• Sketching Inside the Model
• View Options
• Using Model Edges in a Sketch
• Creating Trimmed Sketch Geometry
• Copy & Paste Features

Lesson 5: Patterning

• Why Use Patterns?
• Linear Pattern
• Circular Patterns
• Reference Geometry
• Mirror Patterns
• Using Pattern Seed Only
• Up To Reference
• Sketch Driven Patterns

Lesson 6: Revolved Features

• Design Intent
• Revolved Features
• Edit Material

Lesson 7: Editing: Repairs

• Part Editing
• Editing Topics
• Sketch Issues
• FilletXpert
• DraftXpert

Lesson 8: Editing: Design Changes

• Part Editing
• Design Changes
• Information From a Model
• Rebuilding Tools
• Sketch Contours
• Replace Sketch Entity

Lesson 9: Configurations

• Using Configurations
• Other Methods to Create Configurations
• Modeling Strategies for Configurations
• Editing Part that Have Configurations
• Design Library

Lesson 10: Bottom-Up Assembly Modeling

• Case Study: Universal Joint
• Bottom-Up Assembly
• Creating a New Assembly
• Position of the First Component
• FeatureManager Design Tree and Symbols
• Adding Components
• Mating Components
• Using Part Configurations in Assemblies
• Sub-assemblies
• Smart Mates
• Inserting Sub-assemblies
• Pack and Go

Lesson 11: Using Assemblies

• Analyzing the Assembly
• Checking for Clearances
• Changing the Values of Dimensions

Appendix

• Options Settings
• Document Templates

Interested in taking the SOLIDWORKS for Machinists course?

Check our schedule for upcoming live online sessions and get a quote for the training.