Overview
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Learn to design parts and assemblies using the sheet metal tools in SOLIDWORKS (versions 2013 through 2017).
Syllabus
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Introduction
- Welcome
- Using the exercise files
- Looking at sheet metal tools
- Using and customizing the Ribbon
- Understanding sheet metal
- Creating a base feature
- Looking at the Flange tool
- Creating tabs
- Making an edge flange
- Using the Edit Flange Profile tool
- Using the miter flange
- Making a swept flange
- Using the Jog feature
- Making hems
- Unfolding and folding parts
- Making normal cuts in sheet metal
- Adding cuts across bends
- Making closed corners
- Adding welded corners
- Making a cross break
- Using the Convert to Sheet Metal command
- Adding sketched bends
- Importing geometry
- Looking at the rip feature
- Creating a lofted bend
- Building a chassis
- Using the pattern tools
- Using mirror symmetry
- Using the split feature
- Exporting individual parts
- Using forming tools
- Modifying a forming tool
- Creating a custom forming tool
- Forming across a bend
- Basic assembly techniques
- Adding cuts in context
- Creating parts in the assembly
- Using patterns and mirrors
- Using ordinate dimensions
- Looking at sheet options
- Creating flat patterns
- Saving to DXF or DWG
- Automation with SOLIDWORKS Task Scheduler
- Prepping for manufacturing
- Next steps
- Laser cutting
- Shear
- Break forming
- Turret punch press
- Welding
- Deburring
- Hardware
- Computer numerical control (CNC)
