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SolidWorks Essential Training

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Sheetmetal

Weldments

Advanced Surfacing

Mold Design using SolidWorks

SolidWorks Routing

SolidWorks File Management

PDMWorks Training

SolidWorks API Training

Simulation Training

Simulation Professional Training

SolidWorks Motion Training

SolidWorks Essentials Training

Length: 4 days Prerequisites: Mechanical design experience; experience with the Windows� operating system. Description: SolidWorks Essentials teaches you how to use the SolidWorks mechanical design automation software to build parametric models of parts and assemblies, and how to make drawings of those parts and assemblies. The topics covered in this course are:
Lesson 1: Introduction	Lesson 8: Editing: Repairs
Lesson 2: Introduction to Sketching	Lesson 9: Editing: Design Changes
Lesson 3: Basic Part Modeling	Lesson 10: Configurations of Parts
Lesson 4: Modeling a Casting or Forging	Lesson 11: Design Tables and Equations
Lesson 5: Patterning	Lesson 12: Bottom-Up Assembly Modeling
Lesson 6: Revolved Features	Lesson 13: Using Assemblies
Lesson 7: Shelling and Ribs

	Announcements SolidWorks Educator's User Group Meeting!! This is the first-in-the-world SolidWorks User Group dedicated soley to educators!! Help us make it a success and save the date to attend!! Dinner will be provided with lots of idea swapping! Where: Caledonia High School, Caledonia, MI 49316 (use second-most driveway, the one with the electronic sign) Map: http://tinyurl.com/yfwk2uz When: Thursday, April 22, 2010 4:30 to 7:00PM Host: James Klomparens, SolidWorks Teacher If there is a topic you'd like discussed or would like to present, please contact James at klomparensj@caledonia.k12.mis.us Register Here EXTENDED!! DASI Solutions/SolidWorks Engineering Stimulus Program Due to the continued challenge of the economy within the Great Lakes Region, DASI Solutions and SolidWorks Corporation have extended the successful SolidWorks Engineering Stimulus Package through March 2010. This program targets all Designing Engineers who are displaced, unemployed or seeking to improve their CAD skills to increase their appeal to potential employers in Emerging Sector careers. The program offers: A free, downloadable version of SolidWorks Standard and SolidWorks eDrawings Online documentation with tutorials Access to video training from SolidProfessor and DASI Solutions A discounted Certified SolidWorks Associates (CSWA) exam Register Here Looking for job information about SolidWorks? Check it out here!! Promotions Try DriveWorks Solo for FREE! Test Drive a DriveWorks Solo Training Course What is DriveWorks Solo? The quick and easy way to create custom products! Set up and use in the engineering department, extend to non-technical staff to respond to customer inquiries. Allows you to: Reduce the cost of custom designs Respond quickly to sales inquiries Enhance product quality Reduce repetitive tasks Interested? Check out their website.

Drawings Training

Length: 1 day Prerequisites: SolidWorks Essentials: Parts and Assemblies Description: This course teaches you how to make drawings of SolidWorks parts and assemblies. The topics covered in this course are:
Lesson 1:	Lesson 6:
Drawing Sheets and Views	Bill of Materials and Tables

Lesson 2:	Lesson 7:
Dimensions	Performance and Display Issues

Lesson 3:	Lesson 8:
Annotations	Drawing References and Comparison

Lesson 4:	Appendix A: Preparations for Detailing
Sheet Formats and Templates	Appendix B: Drawing Sheets and Views
	Appendix C: CenterMarks and Centerlines
Lesson 5:	Appendix D: Dimensions
Assembly Drawing Views	Appendix E: Annotations
	Appendix F: Sheet Formats and Templates
	Appendix G: Assembly Drawing Views
	Appendix H: Bill of Materials and Tables
	Appendix I: Settings

Advanced Parts Training

Length: 2 days Prerequisites: SolidWorks Essentials: Parts and Assemblies Description: Advanced Part Modeling teaches you how to use Multibody Solids, Sweeping and Lofting Features, and the more Advanced Shaping Capabilities of SolidWorks. The topics covered in this course are:

Lesson 1: Multibody Solids	Lesson 3: Lofts and Splines
Lesson 2: Sweeps	Lesson 4: Other Advanced Tools

Advanced Assembly Training

Length: 2 days

Prerequisites: SolidWorks Essentials: Parts and Assemblies

Description: Advanced Assembly Modeling teaches you how to maximize your use of the assembly modeling capabilities of SolidWorks mechanical design automation software.

The topics covered in this course are:

Lesson 1: Lesson 4:

Top Down Assembly Modeling Assembly Design Tables and Display States

Lesson 2: Lesson 5:

Advanced Mate Techniques Assembly Editing

Lesson 3: Lesson 6:

Manual Assembly Configurations Large Assemblies

Sheet Metal Training

Length: 1 day

Prerequisites: SolidWorks Essentials: Parts and Assemblies

Description: Sheet Metal teaches you how to build sheet metal parts using SolidWorks mechanical design automation software. Building standalone sheet metal parts, converting parts to sheet metal, and modeling sheet metal parts in the context of an assembly.

The topics covered in this course are:

Lesson 1: Lesson 3:

Modeling Sheet Metal Parts Modeling Sheet Metal in the Context of an Assembly

Lesson 2:

Converting Parts to Sheet Metal

Weldments Training

Length: 1 day

Prerequisites: SolidWorks Essentials: Parts and Assemblies

Description: Weldments teaches you how to create welded structures with standard structural members and weld beads are covered.

The topics covered in this course are:

Lesson 1: Lesson 2:

Weldments Working with Pipes and Tubing

Advanced Surfacing

Length: 1 day + 2 hours of online mentoring

Prerequisites: SolidWorks Essentials: Parts and Assemblies, Advanced Part Modeling

Description: Advanced Surface Modeling Teaches You how to Build Freeform Shapes using SolidWorks Mechanical Design Automation Software.

The topics covered in this course are:

Lesson 1: Lesson 4:

Introduction to Surfacing Blends and Patches

Lesson 2: Lesson 5:

Solid-Surface Hybrid Modeling Master Model Techniques

Lesson 3:

Surface Modeling

Mold Design

Length: 1 day

Prerequisites: SolidWorks Essentials: Parts and Assemblies, Advanced Part Modeling

Description: Mold Design Using SolidWorks Teaches You Several Manual Mold Creation Techniques and how to use the Mold Tolls in SolidWorks

The topics covered in this course are:

Lesson 1: Lesson 3:

Core and Cavity Multiple Parting Directions

Lesson 2: Lesson 4:

Repairs and Surfaces Alternate Methods for Mold Design

SolidWorks Routing

Length: 1 day

Prerequisites: SolidWorks Essentials: Parts and Assemblies. Advanced Assemblies Training. Requires Knowledge in Top-Down Design, General Part Design, Use of Configuration and Design Tables and Drawing Creation

Description: SolidWorks Routing Involves the Creation of Electrical Wiring and Cabling, Electrical Conduit, Tubing and Piping Routes as Solid Parts in an Assembly.

The topics covered in this course are:

Lesson 1: Introduction Lesson 6: Tubing Routes

Lesson 2: Standard Cables Lesson 7: Piping Routes

Lesson 3: Basic Electrical Routing Lesson 8: Routing Library Parts

Lesson 4: Using Guidelines Lesson 9: Review Section

Lesson 5: Conduits

SolidWorks File Management

Length: 1 day Prerequisites: General experience with the SolidWorks software. General experience with the Windows operating system. Description: SolidWorks File Management teaches you how to manage files within SolidWorks. This course is a prerequisite for the PDMWorks course, and is also ideal for any SolidWorks user not using PDMWorks. It includes explanations of the SolidWorks file structure, file references, file associativity, and how to manage a multi-user environment. The topics covered in this course are:

Lesson 1:	Lesson 3:
SolidWorks File Structure	File References

Lesson 2:	Lesson 4:
Saving Files	Shared Files

PDMWorks Training

Length: 1 day Prerequisites: SolidWorks File Management training course. Basic experience with the SolidWorks software and the Windows� operating system. Description: This course is for people new to PDMWorks, covering PDMWorks vaulting concepts, document check in and checkout, information available from PDMWorks and vault administration. The topics covered in this course are:

Lesson 1:	Lesson 4:
PDM Concepts and File Management	PDMWorks Environment

Lesson 2:	Lesson 5:
Document Check In	Templates, Toolbox, and Files That are Not Revision Managed

Lesson 3:	Lesson 6:
Accessing Documents	PDMWorks Workgroup Setup

	Lesson 7:
	PDMWorks Workgroup Administration

SolidWorks API Training

Length: 2 days Prerequisites: SolidWorks Essentials: Parts and Assemblies, Visual Basic programming. Description: API Fundamentals teaches you how to use the SolidWorks API (Application Programming Interface) to automate and customize SolidWorks. NOTE: You MUST be Proficient with Visual Basic PRIOR to taking this class. The topics covered in this course are:

Lesson 1:	Lesson 6:
Using the Macro Recorder	Drawing Automation

Lesson 2:	Lesson 7:
The API Object Model	Selection and Traversal Techniques

Lesson 3:	Lesson 8:
Setting System Options and Document Properties	Adding Custom Properties and Attributes

Lesson 4:	Lesson 9:
Automating Part Design	The SolidWorks API SDK

Lesson 5:	Lesson 10:
Assembly Automation	Customizing the SolidWorks User Interface

	Lesson 11:
	Notifications

Simulation Training

Length: 2 days Prerequisites: SolidWorks Essentials: Parts and Assemblies Description: Will focus on basic to intermediate features of Finite Element Analysis of parts and assemblies as applied to structural analysis. Coverage will include intro to FEA theory, the Simulation interface, meshing, boundary conditions, understanding the various output characteristics, importing loads from Simulation, and plotting and post-processing techniques. The topics covered in this course are:

Applications:	Loads & Restraints:
Stress Analysis of Parts	Restraints & Degrees of Freedom
Load and Stress Transmission between Parts and Assemblies	Pressure Force
Shrink Fits	Remote Loads:
Thin Parts	Bearing Loads
	Advanced Connectors
System Settings:
Units	Contacts & Gaps:
Solver Types	Bonded
User Preferences	Free
	Node to Node
Linear Analysis:	Surface
Assumptions while using FEA
Hooke's Law	Design Scenarios:
Small Strain Theory	Parameter Definition
Small Displacement vs. Large Displacement	Results Interpretation

Design Studies:	Post Processing:
Static (Solid Elements)	Probing
Static (Shell Elements)	Clipping
Design Scenarios / Parameters	Design Check Wizard
	Report Generator
Material Properties:	Sectioning
Assigning	Plotting
Customizing
	Import Loads from SolidWorks Motion:
Meshing:	Using Inertia Relief
Automatic
Mesh Control	Failure Criteria:
Adaptive Meshing	Von Misis Stress
Convergence	Maximum Shear Stress (Tresca)
	Mohr-Columb Stress
	Maximum Normal Stress

Simulation Professional Training

Length: 3 days includes two days of Simulation Essentials Prerequisites: SolidWorks Essentials: Parts and Assemblies, Simulation Essentials Description*: Will Focus on Basic and Advanced Features of Finite Element Analysis of Parts and Assemblies as Applied to Structural Analysis. Coverage will Include FEA Theory, the Simulation Interface, Meshing, Boundary Conditions, Static, Frequency, and Buckling Analysis, Understanding Output Characteristics, Importing Loads from SolidWorks Motion and Plotting and Post-Processing Techniques. The topics covered in this course are:

ALL Lessons in Simulation Essentials (above) AND:

Frequency Analysis of Parts:	Thermal Analysis with Radiation:
Objectives	Case Study: Spot Light Assembly
Model Analysis Basics	Project Description
Case Study: The Tuning Fork	Steady State Analysis
Project Description	Full Radiation Conditions
Frequency Analysis With Supports
Frequency Analysis Without Supports	Advanced Thermal Stress Analysis:
Frequency Analysis with Load	Thermal Stress Analysis
	Case Study: Microchip Testing Assembly
Frequency Analysis of Assemblies:	Project Description
Case Study: The Engine Mount	Thermal Analysis
Project Description	Thermal Stress Analysis
All Bonded Contact Conditions
Bonded and Free Contact Conditions	Fatigue Analysis:
	Fatigue
Buckling Analysis:	Stress-life (S-N) Based Fatigue
Buckling Analysis	Case Study: Pressure Vessel
Case Study: Cabinet	Project Description
Project Description	Thermal Stress Study
	Thermal Study
Thermal Analysis Objectives:	Static Pressure Study
Thermal Analysis Basics	Fatigue Study
Case Study: Microchip Assembly	Fatigue study with dead load
Project Description
Steady-State Thermal Analysis	Advanced Fatigue Analysis:
Transient Thermal Analysis	Case Study: Suspension
Transient Analysis with Time Varying Load	Project Description
Transient Thermal Analysis using a Thermostat	Fatigue Study

Optimization Analysis:	Drop Test Analysis:
Optimization Analysis	Drop Test Analysis
Case Study: Press Frame	Case Study: Camera
Case Study: Press Frame	Case Study: Camera
Project Description	Project Description
Static and Frequency Analyses	Rigid Floor Drop Test
Optimization Analysis	Elastic Floor Drop Test
	Elasto-Plastic Material Model
Pressure Vessel Analysis:	Drop Test with Contact (optional)
Case Study: Pressure Vessel
Project Description
Pressure Vessel Analysis
Manhole Nozzle Flange and Cover

Simulation Motion Training

Length: 2 days Prerequisites: SolidWorks Essentials: Parts and Assemblies Description: Learn Basic and Advanced Features of Kinematic and Dynamic Modeling of Assemblies. Coverage will include SolidWorks Motion Capability vs. Simulation Motion, the Simulation Motion Interface, Joint Types and Degrees of Freedom, Motions, Forces, Torques, Springs, Dampers, Contacts, ADAMS Functions (for Non-Linear/Variable Force and Motion Inputs), Using Results Graphics, Plotting, Exporting to Spreadsheet, and Setting up the Model for Load Export to FEA. The topics covered in this course are:

Applications:	Forces & Torques (Linear / Non-Linear)
Sizing Rotary and Liner Actuators	Action- Only
Determining Contact Loads	Action-Reaction
Determining Joint / Bearing Loads	Input Method: Constant, STEP, Harmonic,
Simulating Gear Mesh and Torque Char.	Spline (Data Points) Expressions
Friction Effects
Sequencing of Events	Linear Springs / Dampers
Complex Animations	Spring & Damper Equations
Stability and Tip Testing	Parameter Meaning

Kinematics vs. Dynamics	Couplers
Kinematic Analysis vs. Dynamic Analysis	Rotation-Rotation
Equations of Motion	Rotation-Translation
	Translation-Translation
System Settings
Gravity	Post Processing
Coordinate Systems & Reference Frames	Available Data Types
Simulation Parameters	On-Screen Plotting
	Graphical Indicators (On Screen Vectors)
Parts	Exporting Data To a Spreadsheet
Moving, Grounded, Attached	Plot Overlays
Mass and Material Properties
	Impacts, Contacts and Collisions
Joints	Two Dimensional (Curve to Curve)
Automatic Mapping of Assembly Constraints	Three Dimensional (Body to Body)
Associativity with SolidWorks Assembly
Constraints	ADAMS Expression Formulation
Degrees of Freedom	Understanding Markers
	Expressions in Force Statements vs. Motion
Motions	Statements
Motion on Parts vs. Joints
Displacement	Exporting Loads to FEA
Velocity	Usage of SolidWorks Split Lines
Acceleration	Defining Load-Bearing Surfaces
Input Method: Constant, STEP, Harmonic,
Spline (Data Points) Expressions	Simulation Motion vs. SolidWorks Motion
	Simulation Motion vs. Physical Dynamics (SW)
	Simulation Motion vs. Dynamic Assembly Motion
	Simulation Motion vs. Collision Detection (SW)

Simulation Premium: Dynamics Training

Length: 2 days Prerequisites: SolidWorks Simulation or must have experience with SolidWorks PLUS working knowledge of finite elements and of basic mechanical principles. The knowledge of basic principles in Vibrations is strongly recommended, but not required. Description: This course is targeted for users who would like to become productive in analyzing structures subjected to various types of dynamic loading. The material covered includes the time dependent analysis (force loads as well as motion shock loading examples), harmonic analysis and random vibration analysis (MILS-STD-910F example is included. The topics covered in this course are:

Analyses Covered:	Damping:
Modal time history analysis	Rayleigh damping, modal damping, composite damping
Steady-state harmonic analysis
Random Vibration

Excitation:
Load vs. time date for nodal forces, pressure loads
Uniform and nonuniform base excitations in the time or frequency domain for displacement, velocity and acceleration
Harmonic excitation for nodal forces, pressure loads, uniform and nonuniform ground motions and varied phase angles
Power spectral density (PSD) excitation curves for nodal forces, pressure loads, uniform and nonuniform ground motions

Simulation Premium: Nonlinear Training

Length: 2 days Prerequisites: Must have attended the basic SolidWorks Simulation class, or must have experience with Solidworks PLUS working basic knowledge of finite elements and or basic mechanical principles. Description: This class will raise your SolidWorks Simulation FEA skills to the next level! It offers hands-on experience on the use of SolidWorks Simulation Premium nonlinear module. The 2-day course provides an overview on a wide range of nonlinear structural/mechanical analysis topics. You will learn how to deal with models that exhibit large displacement and/or yielding, discuss and practice the use of many material models available in SolidWorks Simulation and, most importantly, how to drive a nonlinear analysis to successful completion. The topics covered in this course are:

Geometric Nonlinearities:	Material Nonlinearities:
Large displacements problems	Nonlinear elasticity
Large strain formulation	Hyperelasticity (Mooney-Rivlin, Ogden)
	Plasticity (von Mises, isotropic/kinematic/mixed hardening rules_
	Temperature dependent material properties
	Visco-elasticity and creep

Contact (Boundary) Nonlinearities:	Numerical Procedures:
3D nonlinear gap/contact analysis (with our without material nonlinearities)	Solution control techniques (force, displacement, and Arc-Length controls)
	Equilibrium Iterations schemes (Newton-Raphson, modified Newton-Raphson)
	Termination schemes (convergence and divergence criteria)

Special Topics:	Viewing the Results:
Adaptive automatic stepping algorithm	Deflected shape plots
Prescribed non-zero displacements associated with time curves	Displacement and stress color filled contour plots
Deformation dependent loading	Animation of deflected shape, displacement, and stress contour plots
Analysis stablization techniques	X-Y plots for response quantities Isoplanes and sectioning

SolidWorks Mechanical Black Belt Training

Length: 9 days Prerequisites: Mechanical design experience; experience with the Windows� operating system. Description: This bundle series will focus on basic, intermediate, and advanced aspects of SolidWorks. More specifically this training bundle is focused on those who create designs that are mechanical in nature. Upon completion, students will have completed training content covering all main aspects of SolidWorks Parts, Drawings, and Assembly Modeling. The Courses covered in this course are:

SolidWorks Essentials - 4 days
SolidWorks Drawings - 1 day
SolidWorks Advanced Assembly Modeling -2 days
SolidWorks Sheet Metal- 1 day
SolidWorks Weldments - 1 day


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