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Sheet Metal and Weldments Training

 


Training...  Length: 2 days 

Sheet Metal Course - 1 day  |  Weldments Course - 1 day

Prerequisites: SolidWorks Essentials

Sheet Metal Course Description: Sheet Metal and Weldments teaches you how to build sheet metal parts using SolidWorks mechanical design automation software. Building standalone sheet metal parts, and converting conventional parts to sheet metal, including in assembly context, are covered.

The topics covered in this course are: 

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
  • Opening IGES Files
  • 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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Sheet Metal Course - 1 day  |  Weldments Course - 1 day

Prerequisites: SolidWorks Essentials

Weldments Course Description: Weldments teaches you how to create welded structures with standard structural members. Weld beads are also covered.

The topics covered in this course are:

Introduction

  • About This Course
  • Windows XP
  • Use of Color

Lesson 1: Weldments

  • Weldments
  • Structural Members
  • Trimming Structural Members
  • Adding Plates
  • Weld Beads
  • Using Symmetry
  • Gussets and End Caps
  • Profile Sketches
  • Working with Weldments
  • Managing the Cut List
  • Custom Properties
  • Weldment Drawings

Lesson 2: Working with Pipes and Tubing

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

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