SOLIDWORKS
SOLIDWORKS: Lesson 1 Basics and Modeling
Fundamentals
Introduction to Robotics
SolidWorks
SolidWorks is a 3D solid modeling package which allows users to develop full solid models in a simulated environment for both design and analysis.
In SolidWorks, you sketch ideas and experiment with different designs to create
3D models.
SolidWorks
SolidWorks is used by students, designers, engineers, and other professionals to produce simple and complex parts, assemblies, and drawings.
Designing in a modeling package such as
SolidWorks is beneficial because it saves time, effort, and money that would otherwise be spent prototyping the design.
SolidWorks Components - PARTS
Before we begin looking at the software, it is important to understand the different components that make up a SolidWorks model.
The first, and most basic element of a SolidWorks model is a Part.
Parts consist of primitive geometry and features such as extrudes, revolutions, lofts, sweeps, etc.
Parts will be the building blocks for all of the models that you will create
SolidWorks Components - Assemblies
The second component is the assembly.
Assemblies are collections of parts which are assembled in a particular fashion using mates (constraints).
Any complex model will usually consist of one, or many assemblies.
SolidWorks Components - DRAWINGS
The third, and final component in
SolidWorks is the Drawing.
A drawing is the typical way to represent a
3D model such that any engineer (or manufacturer) can recreate your part.
Drawings are important because they provide a standard way of sharing your design.
SolidWorks – Let’s Begin
By default, no file is opened automatically when you start the program.
To create a new file, click on File > New or click the
New File icon in the main toolbar.
This will open the New
SolidWorks Document wizard. SolidWorks Tour
Fundamentals
Introduction to Robotics
SolidWorks
SolidWorks is a 3D solid modeling package which allows users to develop full solid models in a simulated environment for both design and analysis.
In SolidWorks, you sketch ideas and experiment with different designs to create
3D models.
SolidWorks
SolidWorks is used by students, designers, engineers, and other professionals to produce simple and complex parts, assemblies, and drawings.
Designing in a modeling package such as
SolidWorks is beneficial because it saves time, effort, and money that would otherwise be spent prototyping the design.
SolidWorks Components - PARTS
Before we begin looking at the software, it is important to understand the different components that make up a SolidWorks model.
The first, and most basic element of a SolidWorks model is a Part.
Parts consist of primitive geometry and features such as extrudes, revolutions, lofts, sweeps, etc.
Parts will be the building blocks for all of the models that you will create
SolidWorks Components - Assemblies
The second component is the assembly.
Assemblies are collections of parts which are assembled in a particular fashion using mates (constraints).
Any complex model will usually consist of one, or many assemblies.
SolidWorks Components - DRAWINGS
The third, and final component in
SolidWorks is the Drawing.
A drawing is the typical way to represent a
3D model such that any engineer (or manufacturer) can recreate your part.
Drawings are important because they provide a standard way of sharing your design.
SolidWorks – Let’s Begin
By default, no file is opened automatically when you start the program.
To create a new file, click on File > New or click the
New File icon in the main toolbar.
This will open the New
SolidWorks Document wizard. SolidWorks Tour