SolidWorks Tutorials

Solidworks refers to a powerful 3D modeling program used in Computer Aided Design (CAD). The models produced from it are used in a number of ways to simulate the behavior of the real part or assembly as well as checking basic geometry. It is also used for advanced part assembly, physical dynamic calculation, surfacing, enhancing large assembly performance and many other applications. The following is a tutorial that one may use to learn basic facts on creating solid features needed to build the major functional parts and how to assemble them. One is advised to try the tutorials and other help topics under the help menu. It is easy to learn how to use Solidworks as you will find out.

Because SolidWorks tend to be complex programs, most manufacturers do produce educational versions of the software that are used for training in colleges and other institutions. These educational software forms a significant part of the SolidWorks tutorials packages. These are utilized to help the students familiarize themselves with the features and facilities of SolidWorks, as well serving a purpose of being used as a teaching aid. For those students interested more in SolidWorks, they may be pleased to know that there are two categories of careers open to them with this kind of training. One is engineering and another one is being a designer, to design mechanical solution to engineering problems! One may also be a drafter, with deep knowledge of the software that produces the design and the associated information necessary to put the designs in practice. If one is preparing for such kind of a career, or thinking about CAD, getting ones hands on SolidWorks tutorials is always a good start.

SolidWorks resources

The internet is awash with many of complementary SolidWorks resources that can be used to assist in the learning and teaching of SolidWorks as well as new tips and tricks. Here are some of these resources, mostly from industry, commercial and academic resources.

SolidWorks Express Newsletter Consists of resources from people from the commercial sector.
SolidSolutions Magazine: This one is meant for people who use SolidWorks extensively, or who are passionate on the subject.
SolidWorks Animator Guide and Tutorial. Sample tutorials for developing skills using Animators and Photoworks.
www.3Dcontent.com: this is a site that offers huge assortments of parks in SolidWorks (and other 3d CAD formats) as well as student design projects. The site contains several downloads.
COSMOS technical briefs This site contains White Papers on various COSMOS products and how they are used to solve engineering problems.
SolidWorks Reading Room: Features Articles, tutorials reviews and news about SolidWorks.
CADjunky: Contains a collection of videos, including many SolidWork tutorials, presentations and the like.
Software Locations : contains a listing of companies that use SolidWorks software which may be a great resource for jobseekers seeking SolidWorks experience.
Teachers Guide : Designed to assist in teaching SolidWorks and COSMOS in schools. The guide has a number of lessons with corresponding pages in the Students Workbook.

Mating Parts to create Assemblies

A tutorial that tells about Mating Parts to create Assemblies

SolidWorks has a simple, yet powerful mating feature. It is used for joining parts in an assembly and simulating how they fit together and move together. The picture of the engine above shows an intricate assembly......