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SolidWorks Essentials Training
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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.
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topics covered in this course are:
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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 |
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Lesson 7: Shelling and Ribs |
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CONGRATULATIONS -
Central Michigan SolidWorks User Group Created!!
Our hats are off to Gary Bryant and Ryan Hudson for working so hard to
get a Central Michigan SolidWorks User Group up and running in their
neck of the woods!
First meeting will be February 25, 2010 at 5:30pm
Location: Spartan Chassis, 1000 Reynolds Road, Charlotte, MI 48113
Agenda:
5:30 - 6:00PM Food & Networking
6:00 - 6:15PM Opening Remarks
6:15 - 7:15PM Large Assemblies Presentation, Ryan Vanderploeg,
FISHER/UNITECH
7:15 - 7:30PM Break
7:30 - 8:15PM Sheet Metal Presentation, Darin Grosser, DASI Solutions
8:15 - 8:30PM Giveaways and Closing
Questions? Contact
Gary
or Ryan
or check out the newly formed website at
http://www.swugn.org/pages/calendar/UGdetails.html?id=456.
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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:
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A free, downloadable version of
SolidWorks Standard and SolidWorks eDrawings
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Online documentation with tutorials
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Access to video training from
SolidProfessor and DASI Solutions
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A discounted Certified SolidWorks
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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:
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Lesson 6:
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Drawing Sheets and Views |
Bill of Materials and
Tables |
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Lesson 2: |
Lesson 7:
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Dimensions |
Performance and Display Issues |
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Lesson 3: |
Lesson 8:
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Annotations |
Drawing References and Comparison |
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| Lesson 4: |
Appendix A:
Preparations for Detailing |
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Sheet Formats and Templates |
Appendix B: Drawing Sheets and Views |
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Appendix C: CenterMarks and Centerlines |
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Lesson 5: |
Appendix D: Dimensions
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Assembly Drawing Views |
Appendix E: Annotations |
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Appendix F: Sheet Formats and Templates |
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Appendix G: Assembly Drawing Views |
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Appendix H: Bill of Materials and Tables |
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Appendix I: Settings |
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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: |
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| Lesson 1: Multibody Solids |
Lesson 3: Lofts and Splines |
| Lesson 2: Sweeps |
Lesson 4: Other Advanced Tools |
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Advanced Assembly
Training
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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: |
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Lesson 4: |
| Top Down Assembly Modeling |
Assembly Design Tables and Display States |
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Lesson 5: |
| Advanced Mate Techniques |
Assembly Editing |
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Lesson 6: |
| Manual Assembly Configurations |
Large Assemblies |
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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.
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topics covered in this course are: |
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Lesson 3: |
| Modeling Sheet Metal Parts |
Modeling Sheet Metal in the Context of an
Assembly |
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| Converting Parts to Sheet Metal |
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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: |
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Lesson 2: |
| Weldments |
Working with Pipes and Tubing |
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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: |
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Lesson 4: |
| Introduction to Surfacing |
Blends and Patches |
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Lesson 5: |
| Solid-Surface Hybrid Modeling |
Master Model Techniques |
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| Surface Modeling |
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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: |
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Lesson 3: |
| Core and Cavity |
Multiple Parting Directions |
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Lesson 4: |
| Repairs and Surfaces |
Alternate Methods for Mold Design |
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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: |
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| Lesson 1: Introduction |
Lesson 6: Tubing Routes |
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| Lesson 2: Standard Cables |
Lesson 7: Piping Routes |
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| Lesson 3: Basic Electrical Routing |
Lesson 8: Routing Library Parts |
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| Lesson 4: Using Guidelines |
Lesson 9: Review Section |
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| Lesson 5: Conduits |
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SolidWorks File
Management
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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: |
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Lesson 3: |
| SolidWorks File Structure |
File References |
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Lesson 4: |
| Saving Files |
Shared Files |
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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: |
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Lesson 4: |
| PDM Concepts and File Management |
PDMWorks Environment |
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Lesson 5: |
| Document Check In |
Templates, Toolbox, and Files That are Not
Revision Managed |
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Lesson 6: |
| Accessing Documents |
PDMWorks Workgroup Setup |
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Lesson 7: |
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PDMWorks Workgroup Administration |
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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: |
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Lesson 6: |
| Using the Macro Recorder |
Drawing Automation |
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Lesson 7: |
| The API Object Model
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Selection and Traversal Techniques |
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Lesson 8: |
| Setting System Options and Document
Properties |
Adding Custom
Properties and Attributes |
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Lesson 9: |
| Automating Part Design |
The SolidWorks API
SDK |
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Lesson 10: |
| Assembly Automation |
Customizing the
SolidWorks User Interface |
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Lesson 11: |
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Notifications |
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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: |
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| 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 |
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Advanced Connectors |
| System Settings: |
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| Units |
Contacts & Gaps: |
| Solver Types |
Bonded |
| User Preferences |
Free |
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Node to Node |
| Linear Analysis: |
Surface |
| Assumptions while using FEA |
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| Hooke's Law |
Design Scenarios: |
| Small Strain Theory |
Parameter Definition |
| Small Displacement vs. Large Displacement |
Results Interpretation |
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| Design Studies: |
Post Processing: |
| Static (Solid Elements) |
Probing |
| Static (Shell Elements) |
Clipping |
| Design Scenarios / Parameters |
Design Check Wizard |
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Report Generator |
| Material Properties: |
Sectioning |
| Assigning |
Plotting |
| Customizing |
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Import Loads from SolidWorks Motion: |
| Meshing: |
Using Inertia Relief |
| Automatic |
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Failure Criteria: |
| Adaptive Meshing |
Von Misis Stress |
| Convergence |
Maximum Shear Stress (Tresca) |
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Mohr-Columb Stress |
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Maximum Normal Stress |
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Simulation Professional
Training
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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.
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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 |
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| Frequency Analysis Without Supports |
Advanced Thermal Stress Analysis: |
| Frequency Analysis with Load |
Thermal Stress Analysis |
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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 |
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| Bonded and Free Contact Conditions |
Fatigue Analysis: |
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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 |
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Thermal Study |
| Thermal Analysis Objectives: |
Static Pressure Study |
| Thermal Analysis Basics |
Fatigue Study |
| Case Study: Microchip Assembly |
Fatigue study with dead load |
| Project Description |
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| 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 |
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| 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 |
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Elasto-Plastic Material Model |
| Pressure Vessel Analysis: |
Drop Test with Contact (optional) |
| Case Study: Pressure Vessel |
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| Project Description |
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| Pressure Vessel Analysis |
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| Manhole Nozzle Flange and Cover |
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Simulation Motion
Training
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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: |
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| 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 |
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| Sequencing of Events |
Linear Springs / Dampers |
| Complex Animations |
Spring & Damper Equations |
| Stability and Tip Testing |
Parameter Meaning |
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Couplers |
| Kinematic Analysis vs. Dynamic Analysis |
Rotation-Rotation |
| Equations of Motion |
Rotation-Translation |
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Translation-Translation |
| System Settings |
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| Gravity |
Post Processing |
| Coordinate Systems & Reference Frames |
Available Data Types |
| Simulation Parameters |
On-Screen Plotting |
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Graphical Indicators (On Screen Vectors) |
| Parts |
Exporting Data To a Spreadsheet |
| Moving, Grounded, Attached |
Plot Overlays |
| Mass and Material Properties |
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Impacts, Contacts and Collisions |
| Joints |
Two Dimensional (Curve to Curve) |
| Automatic Mapping of Assembly Constraints |
Three Dimensional (Body to Body) |
| Associativity with SolidWorks Assembly |
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| Constraints |
ADAMS Expression Formulation |
| Degrees of Freedom |
Understanding Markers |
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Expressions in Force Statements vs. Motion |
| Motions |
Statements |
| Motion on Parts vs. Joints |
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| Displacement |
Exporting Loads to FEA |
| Velocity |
Usage of SolidWorks Split Lines |
| Acceleration |
Defining Load-Bearing Surfaces |
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Input Method: Constant, STEP, Harmonic, |
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Spline (Data Points) Expressions |
Simulation Motion vs. SolidWorks Motion |
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Simulation Motion vs. Physical Dynamics (SW) |
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Simulation Motion vs. Dynamic Assembly Motion |
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Simulation Motion vs. Collision Detection (SW) |
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Simulation Premium: Dynamics
Training
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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.
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topics covered in this course are: |
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Damping: |
| Modal time history analysis |
Rayleigh damping, modal damping, composite
damping |
| Steady-state harmonic analysis |
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| Random Vibration |
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| Load vs. time date for nodal forces, pressure
loads |
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| Uniform and nonuniform base excitations in the
time or frequency domain for displacement, velocity and
acceleration |
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| Harmonic excitation for nodal forces, pressure
loads, uniform and nonuniform ground motions and varied phase
angles |
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| Power spectral density (PSD) excitation curves
for nodal forces, pressure loads, uniform and nonuniform ground
motions |
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Simulation Premium: Nonlinear
Training
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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: |
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| Geometric Nonlinearities: |
Material Nonlinearities: |
| Large displacements problems |
Nonlinear elasticity |
| Large strain formulation |
Hyperelasticity (Mooney-Rivlin, Ogden) |
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Plasticity (von Mises, isotropic/kinematic/mixed hardening rules_ |
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Temperature dependent material
properties |
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Visco-elasticity and creep |
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| Contact (Boundary) Nonlinearities: |
Numerical Procedures: |
| 3D nonlinear gap/contact analysis (with our
without material nonlinearities) |
Solution control techniques (force,
displacement, and Arc-Length controls) |
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Equilibrium Iterations schemes (Newton-Raphson,
modified Newton-Raphson) |
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Termination schemes (convergence and divergence
criteria) |
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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 |
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SolidWorks
Mechanical Black Belt Training
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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.
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| 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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