• Introduction to SolidWorks
• Overview of SolidWorks software and its capabilities
• Understanding the parametric 3D modeling approach
• Introduction to the SolidWorks user interface and navigation

• Sketching Fundamentals
• Understanding sketching principles and best practices
• Creating and editing 2D sketches using sketch entities (lines, circles, rectangles, etc.)
• Applying sketch constraints and dimensions to control geometry

• Part Modeling Basics
• Introduction to part modeling workflows
• Creating basic 3D features by extruding and revolving sketches
• Understanding the concept of features, sketches, and design intent

• Intermediate Part Modeling
• Exploring more advanced modeling techniques such as fillets, chamfers, and shells
• Working with multi-body parts and configurations
• Utilizing advanced features like sweeps, lofts, and ribs

• Advanced Part Modeling
• Mastering complex modeling tasks with surface modeling tools
• Creating sheet metal parts and utilizing specialized sheet metal features
• Exploring the SolidWorks Toolbox for standard parts and components

• Assembly Modeling
• Introduction to assembly modeling and its components
• Inserting and positioning components within assemblies
• Applying assembly constraints and relationships to define motion

• Advanced Assembly Techniques
• Working with advanced assembly features like mate references and smart components
• Creating exploded views and animations for assembly instructions
• Performing interference detection and collision checking

• Drawing and Detailing
• Creating and annotating drawing views (orthographic, isometric, auxiliary)
• Adding dimensions, annotations, and GD&T symbols to drawings
• Generating bill of materials (BOM) and parts lists
• Choose Any One Specialisation

• Sheet Metal Design
• Understanding sheet metal design principles and terminology
• Creating sheet metal parts with bends, flanges, and forming tools
• Unfolding and flattening sheet metal parts for manufacturing

• Weldments
• Creating structural frames and weldment structures
• Adding weld beads, cuts, and end treatments to weldments
• Detailing weldment drawings with weld symbols and annotations

• Surface Modeling
• Exploring advanced surface modeling techniques for complex shapes
• Creating and editing surfaces using loft, sweep, and boundary features
• Converting solid models to surfaces and vice versa

• Mold Design
• Introduction to mold design principles and terminology
• Creating parting surfaces, shut-off surfaces, and split lines for molds
• Generating mold cavities and cores using core/cavity tools

• Motion Study and Simulation
• Performing motion studies to simulate mechanical motion and animations
• Introduction to finite element analysis (FEA) for structural simulations
• Analyzing stress, displacement, and factor of safety in parts and assemblies

• Design Automation and Customization
• Introduction to macros and automation in SolidWorks using Visual Basic for Applications (VBA)
• Customizing the SolidWorks environment with templates, libraries, and design standards
• Integrating SolidWorks with other CAD/CAM software and systems

• Collaboration and Data Management
• Working with Product Data Management (PDM) systems for data organization and collaboration
• Collaborating with team members and stakeholders through shared projects and design reviews
• Managing design revisions and version control for projects

• Project Work and Case Studies
• Applying learned skills and techniques to real-world design projects and examples
• Hands-on exercises and project-based learning to reinforce concepts
• Presentations and discussions on project outcomes and best practices

• Introduction to Sheet Metal Design
• Overview of sheet metal design principles and terminology
• Understanding the advantages and applications of sheet metal parts
• Introduction to SolidWorks Sheet Metal tools and features

• Basic Sheet Metal Features
• Creating base and edge flanges
• Adding bends, hems, and miters to sheet metal parts
• Understanding the Flatten feature and unfolding sheet metal geometry

• Advanced Sheet Metal Features
• Exploring lofted bends and swept flanges
• Creating closed corners and junctions
• Adding rips and cross breaks to strengthen sheet metal parts

• Sheet Metal Design Guidelines
• Understanding design considerations for manufacturability
• Designing for minimum bend radius and material thickness
• Avoiding interference and collision issues in sheet metal parts

• Sheet Metal Modification Tools
• Using the Convert to Sheet Metal tool to convert solid models to sheet metal
• Editing and modifying existing sheet metal features
• Employing techniques for adding cuts, extrusions, and fillets to sheet metal parts

• Designing Sheet Metal Assemblies
• Creating assemblies with sheet metal components
• Inserting and positioning sheet metal parts within assemblies
• Applying assembly constraints and relationships to define motion

• Flat Pattern Development
• Understanding the flat pattern representation of sheet metal parts
• Creating and editing flat patterns
• Exporting flat patterns for manufacturing and fabrication

• Sheet Metal Documentation
• Creating detailed drawings for sheet metal parts
• Adding dimensions, annotations, and GD&T symbols to sheet metal drawings
• Generating bill of materials (BOM) and parts lists for sheet metal assemblies

• Designing Sheet Metal Enclosures
• Design considerations for sheet metal enclosures
• Creating complex sheet metal shapes and forms
• Incorporating ventilation, access panels, and fastening features into enclosures

• Sheet Metal Simulation and Analysis
• Introduction to sheet metal simulation tools in SolidWorks
• Analyzing and validating sheet metal designs for manufacturability and performance
• Optimizing designs for material usage, cost, and efficiency

• Sheet Metal Design Automation
• Utilizing SolidWorks configurations and design tables for automating sheet metal design
• Creating custom sheet metal libraries and standard components
• Implementing macros and automation scripts for repetitive tasks

• Case Studies and Real-World Applications
• Analyzing real-world sheet metal design examples and case studies
• Hands-on exercises and projects to reinforce concepts
• Presentations and discussions on best practices and industry trends

• Introduction to Weldments
• Overview of weldments in SolidWorks
• Understanding the advantages and applications of weldments
• Introduction to the SolidWorks Weldments environment

• Basic Weldment Profiles
• Exploring standard weldment profiles
• Creating custom weldment profiles
• Adding and managing weldment profiles in SolidWorks

• Structural Members
• Inserting and positioning structural members
• Applying standard profiles to create structural frames
• Defining properties and parameters for structural members

• Weldment Tools
• Utilizing weldment tools for creating welds and weld features
• Adding weld beads, fillet welds, and groove welds
• Editing and modifying weldment features

• Coping and Mitering
• Understanding coping and mitering in weldments
• Creating coped and mitered connections between structural members
• Editing and adjusting coping and mitering settings

• Gussets and End Caps
• Adding gussets and end caps to strengthen and finish weldments
• Exploring different types of gussets and end caps
• Customizing gusset and end cap properties

• Weldment Cut Lists and BOMs
• Generating cut lists and bills of materials (BOMs) for weldments
• Customizing cut list templates and formats
• Managing and updating cut list data

• Weldment Drawings and Detailing
• Creating detailed drawings for weldments
• Adding dimensions, annotations, and weld symbols to drawings
• Generating section views and detail views for weldment drawings

• Weldment Simulation and Analysis
• Introduction to weldment simulation tools in SolidWorks Simulation
• Analyzing and validating weldments for strength, stability, and performance
• Optimizing weldment designs for material usage and cost efficiency

• Weldment Documentation
• Creating fabrication drawings and assembly instructions for weldments
• Adding welding symbols, notes, and specifications to drawings
• Generating weldment cut lists and shop drawings

• Case Studies and Real-World Applications
• Analyzing real-world weldment design examples and case studies
• Hands-on exercises and projects to reinforce concepts
• Presentations and discussions on best practices and industry standards

• Introduction to Surface Modeling
• Overview of surface modeling in SolidWorks
• Understanding the advantages and applications of surface modeling
• Introduction to the SolidWorks Surface Modeling environment

• Basic Surface Creation
• Creating surface geometry using sketch entities
• Utilizing surface features like extrude, revolve, and sweep
• Editing and manipulating surface geometry

• Advanced Surface Features
• Exploring lofted and swept surface features
• Understanding the use of guide curves in surface modeling
• Creating complex surface shapes and forms

• Surface Editing and Modification
• Editing surface geometry using direct and parametric methods
• Employing surface trimming and extending tools
• Applying fillets, chamfers, and other surface modifications

• Surface Repair and Analysis
• Identifying and repairing gaps, overlaps, and other surface errors
• Analyzing surface curvature and continuity
• Optimizing surface quality and smoothness

• Surface Modeling Techniques
• Exploring advanced surface modeling techniques
• Creating surface blends, offsets, and lofts
• Using surface knitting and stitching tools

• Surface Sweeping and Lofting
• Utilizing advanced surface sweep and loft features
• Creating complex surface shapes with multiple guide curves
• Understanding lofted surface profiles and paths

• Complex Surface Modeling
• Creating organic and freeform surface shapes
• Using spline-based surface modeling techniques
• Applying curvature control and continuity constraints

• Surface Modeling for Mold Design
• Design considerations for moldable surface geometry
• Creating draft angles and split lines for mold design
• Generating core and cavity surfaces for molds

• Surface Modeling for Aesthetic Design
• Creating stylish and ergonomic surface designs
• Incorporating surface textures, patterns, and logos
• Understanding surface finish requirements and specifications

• Surface Modeling Simulation and Analysis
• Analyzing surface models for manufacturability and performance
• Performing curvature analysis and surface continuity checks
• Optimizing surface designs for aesthetics and functionality

• Surface Modeling Documentation
• Creating technical drawings and documentation for surface models
• Adding dimensions, annotations, and GD&T symbols to surface drawings
• Generating 3D PDFs and other interactive documentation

• Case Studies and Real-World Applications
• Analyzing real-world surface modeling examples and case studies
• Hands-on exercises and projects to reinforce concepts
• Presentations and discussions on best practices and industry standards

Introduction to Mold Design

• Overview of mold design principles and terminology
• Understanding the advantages and applications of molds
• Introduction to the SolidWorks Mold Design environment

• Parting Surfaces and Split Lines
• Creating parting surfaces to define mold cavities and cores
• Generating split lines to separate mold components
• Applying draft angles and shutoffs for mold release

• Core and Cavity Creation
• Generating mold cavities and cores using parting surfaces
• Understanding the difference between solid and surface-based molds
• Utilizing tools and features to create complex mold geometry
• Mold Inserts and Lifters
• Designing mold inserts and lifters for complex features
• Adding sliders, side cores, and other movable mold components
• Incorporating draft analysis and undercut detection tools

• Cooling and Ventilation Systems
• Designing cooling channels and venting systems for mold efficiency
• Placing cooling components and optimizing flow paths
• Analyzing mold temperature and thermal management

• Mold Components and Standard Parts
• Utilizing standard mold components and libraries
• Designing custom mold components and features
• Incorporating ejector pins, sprues, and runners

• Mold Assemblies and Interference Checking
• Creating mold assemblies and inserting mold components
• Applying assembly constraints and relationships
• Performing interference checking and collision detection

• Mold Analysis and Simulation
• Introduction to mold flow analysis and simulation
• Analyzing filling, packing, and cooling phases of the molding process
• Optimizing mold designs for part quality and cycle time

• Mold Documentation and Drawings
• Creating detailed drawings and documentation for molds
• Adding dimensions, annotations, and GD&T symbols to mold drawings
• Generating bill of materials (BOM) and parts lists for molds

• Mold Manufacturing Considerations
• Understanding mold manufacturing processes and techniques
• Designing molds for injection molding, blow molding, and other processes
• Incorporating design for manufacturability (DFM) principles

• Mold Maintenance and Repair
• Designing molds for easy maintenance and repair
• Adding features for mold disassembly and cleaning
• Addressing common mold maintenance issues and concerns

• Case Studies and Real-World Applications
• Analyzing real-world mold design examples and case studies
• Hands-on exercises and projects to reinforce concepts
• Presentations and discussions on best practices and industry standards