SOLIDWORKS Sheet Metal Training - Instructor Led Virtual
This virtually-led live course introduces you to all things Sheet Metal. From basic flange features to advanced functions and techniques, the SOLIDWORKS Sheet Metal course focuses on the powerful capabilities central to Sheet Metal design. You will become acquainted with a wide range of specialized tips, tricks, and techniques essential to your success with designing Sheet Metal parts in SOLIDWORKS!
Format: Live Instructor Led - Virtual
Duration: 3 Days, 4.5 Hour Sessions
Requirements: Access to SOLIDWORKS 3D CAD Software; 2+ Computer Monitors Recommended
Prerequisites: SOLIDWORKS Essentials Recommended; Experience with the Windows Operating System
Cost: $995
Why Take the SOLIDWORKS Sheet Metal Training Course?
With a live instructor available to walk you through the course content and answer your questions in real-time, the SOLIDWORKS Sheet Metal course provides you with the tools and skills necessary for designing Sheet Metal parts in SOLIDWORKS. If Sheet Metal design is relevant to you in any way, attending this course is a great way for you to optimize your success with these specialized SOLIDWORKS capabilities!
What Will I Learn in the SOLIDWORKS Sheet Metal Training Course?
The SOLIDWORKS Sheet Metal course consists of 8 lessons that come together to cover the bases of Sheet Metal design in SOLIDWORKS. Starting with the basics and transitioning into some more advanced concepts, you’ll become familiar with the SOLIDWORKS capabilities geared specifically towards Sheet Metal. Specific topics that you can expect to learn about include basic flange features, flat patterns, standardized Sheet Metal designs, multibody Sheet Metal parts, forming tools, gussets, Sheet Metal techniques and functions, and more. Navigate the curriculum below to learn more about the specific capabilities that are covered!
Curriculum
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What are Sheet Metal Parts?
Sheet Metal Methods
Unique Sheet Metal Items
Flange Method
Base Flange/Tab
Sheet Metal Parameters
Sheet Metal Thickness and Bend Radius
Bend Allowance
Auto Relief
Editing Sheet Metal Parameters
Sheet Metal Bend Features
Flat-Pattern Feature
Additional Flange Features
Edge Flanges
Editing the Flange Profile
Edge Flanges on Curved Edges
Miter Flanges
Hem Feature
Tab Features
Cuts in Sheet Metal
Sharing a Model
Summary of Flange Features -
Working with the Flat Pattern
Flat Pattern Settings
Features for Manufacture
Corner-Trim Feature
Corners in the Formed State
Closed Corner
Corner Relief
Break Corner/Corner Trim
Producing the Flat Pattern
Sheet Metal Cut List Properties
Sheet Metal Drawings
Flat Pattern Drawing Views
Flat Pattern View Properties
Cut List Properties as a Note
Exporting the Flat Pattern -
Standardizing Gauge Numbers and Bend Radii
Standardizing Bend Allowance
Topics for Standardizing Parameters
Using Tables
Custom Sheet Metal Materials
Sheet Metal Templates
Sheet Metal Tables in Drawings
Mapping DXF Output -
Additional Sheet Metal Methods
Designing from the Flat
Sketched Bend Feature
Jog Feature
Adding Features in an Unfolded State
Unfold and Fold
Swept Flange
Swept Flange Flat Pattern Options
Lofted Bends
Lofted Bends in the Design Library -
Sheet Metal Conversion
Insert Bends Method
Adding Rips
Insert Bends
Making Changes
Welded Corner
Converting Cones and Cylinders
Convert to Sheet Metal -
Multibody Sheet Metal Parts
Multibodies with Base Flange
Sheet Metal Parameters for Multibodies
Cut List Item Properties for Multibodies
Flat Pattern Drawing Views for Multibodies
Cut List Balloon Annotations
Exporting to DXF/DWGs with Multibodies
Convert with Multibodies
Hiding and Showing Bodies
Using Split with Sheet Metal Parts
Patterning for Multibodies
Using Edge Flanges to Merge Bodies
Interfering Bodies
Combining Sheet Metal with Other Bodies -
Sheet Metal Forming Tools
Forming Tools in the Design Library
Form Tools Features in the Flat
Part Document Properties
Custom Forming Tools
Split Line
Forming Tool Feature
Legacy Behavior for Forming Tools
Form Tools in Drawings
Sheet Metal Gusset -
Additional Sheet Metal Functions
Cross-Breaks
Vent Features
Fill Pattern
Mirror Part
Tab and Slot
Process Plans
Frequently Asked Questions
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There is not a fully virtual option available for this training at this time.
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If you do not have access to SOLIDWORKS, please fill out a request on our Contact page and we can provide additional information on the options available!
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As this course focuses mainly on how to use SOLIDWORKS in conjunction with the 3DEXPERIENCE platform rather than on how to use SOLIDWORKS itself, some prior experience with SOLIDWORKS is required. The prerequisites for this course are as follows:
▪ The SOLIDWORKS Essentials course
▪ Experience with the Windows operating system
▪ Mechanical Design Experience (Recommended)
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We can certainly cater to your needs if they fall outside of the curriculum of this course. Please fill out a request on our Contact page with details of what you’d like covered and we can provide our recommendation on the best path forward!