COMPUTER-AIDED DESIGN (CAD) WITH SOLIDWORKS

DIXONTECH presents the Computer-Aided Design (CAD) with SolidWorks® course designed for engineers, designers, and professionals seeking mastery in 3D modeling, product design, and simulation. This program covers SolidWorks fundamentals, part and assembly modeling, sheet metal, surface design, and motion analysis following ISO and ASME drawing standards. Participants will develop practical design and visualization skills to produce accurate, efficient, and innovative engineering designs for manufacturing and product development.

TRAINING TOPICS

• SolidWorks Interface and 3D Modeling Fundamentals
• Sketching, Constraints, and Design Intent
• Part and Assembly Modeling Techniques
• Surface, Sheet Metal, and Weldment Design
• Rendering, Simulation, and Technical Drawings

BY THE END OF THIS TRAINING COURSE, DELEGATES WILL BE ABLE TO:

• Create and modify 3D models and assemblies in SolidWorks
• Apply design intent using constraints and relations
• Generate technical drawings compliant with industry standards
• Perform motion and stress simulations
• Design and manage product components effectively
• Enhance productivity through SolidWorks automation tools
• Present professional renderings and project documentation

TRAINING IS TAILORED TO

• Mechanical and design engineers
• Product and industrial designers
• CAD technicians and drafting specialists
• Manufacturing and R&D professionals
• Engineering students and educators
• Project engineers and technical illustrators

TRAINING METHODOLOGY

This hands-on course combines interactive lectures, live demonstrations, and practical design projects. Each participant will design and assemble mechanical components using SolidWorks tools and will complete individual assignments and real-world exercises emphasizing design accuracy and performance simulation.

DAY 1

INTRODUCTION TO SOLIDWORKS AND CAD FUNDAMENTALS

• Overview of CAD systems and SolidWorks environment
• Interface navigation and workspace customization
• Sketch creation, constraints, and dimensions
• Understanding design intent and parametric modeling
• Creating basic 3D parts and feature operations

DAY 2

PART MODELING AND FEATURE DEVELOPMENT

• Advanced sketch tools and reference geometry
• Extrude, revolve, loft, and sweep operations
• Patterning, mirroring, and shelling techniques
• Applying fillets, chamfers, and draft features
• Practical exercise: designing a mechanical component

DAY 3

ASSEMBLY MODELING AND COMPONENT RELATIONSHIPS

• Creating and managing assemblies
• Applying mates and motion constraints
• Detecting interferences and clearances
• Assembly configurations and top-down design
• Case study: designing a multi-part mechanical system

DAY 4

SURFACE, SHEET METAL, AND WELDMENT DESIGN

• Surface modeling and freeform design tools
• Sheet metal part creation and flat pattern generation
• Weldment design and structural member modeling
• Frame and structure assembly techniques
• Workshop: sheet metal enclosure and frame design

DAY 5

DRAWING, RENDERING, AND SIMULATION

• Creating 2D drawings and dimensioning standards
• BOM generation and design documentation
• Photorealistic rendering using SolidWorks Visualize
• Motion and static simulation analysis
• Final project: complete design and presentation review