SolidWorks Outline
Unit 1: Introduction to sketching, drawing, and 3D modeling 6 days
1. In class sketching activities
2. Multiview drawing packet
Unit 2: Introduction to SolidWorks 3 days
1. Introduction: 3D Design Overview Videos (SolidWorks.com)
Website: http://www.solidworks.com/sw/resources/getting-started-3d-design-overview.htm
2. Lesson 2: Basic Functionality (Instructor’s Guide to Teaching SolidWorks Software)
a. In class discussion and PowerPoint
b. Active Learning Exercises – Creating a Basic Part
c. 5 Minute Assessment
d. Vocabulary Worksheet
e. Review of Lesson 2 pg. 48
Unit 3: Parts 4 days
1. Lesson 3: The 40-Minute Running Start (Instructor’s Guide to Teaching SolidWorks Software)
a. In class discussion and PowerPoint
b. If needed students may watch the following video.
http://www.solidworks.com/sw/resources/getting-started-3d-parts-design.htm
c.
d.
e.
f.
g.
Lesson 1: Parts (Solidworks Tutorials)
5 Minute Assessment
Lesson 3 Quiz
Making an Outlet Cover
Bottle opener or wrench
Unit 4 Parametric Modeling Fundamentals 4days
1.
Chapter 2 Parametric Modeling Fundamentals (Parametric Modeling with SolidWorks 2011)
a. Introduction as a class
b. Work through chapter 2
c. Chapter questions
d. Exercise 2
e. Exercise 3
f. Exercise 4
Unit 5 Constructive Solid Geometry Concepts 4days
1.
Chapter 3 Constructive Solid Geometry Concepts (Parametric Modeling with SolidWorks 2011)
a. Introduction as a class
b. Work through chapter3
c. Chapter questions
d. Exercise 3
e. Exercise 4
Unit 6 Design Tree Features and Repairs 6 days
1. Chapter 4 Design Tree Features (Parametric Modeling with SolidWorks 2011)
a. Introduction as a class
b. Work through chapter 4
c. Chapter questions
d. Exercise 1 – Extra Problem
e. Lesson 8 Editing: Repairs (SolidWorks Essentials)
i.
Introduction
ii.
Work through lesson 8
iii.
Exercise 37: Errors 1
iv.
Exercise 38: Errors 2
v.
Exercise 39: Errors 3
Unit 7 Geometric Relationship Fundamentals and Construction Tools 10 days
1. Chapter 5 Geometric Relationship Fundamentals (Parametric Modeling with SolidWorks 2011)
a. Introduction as a class
b. Work through chapter 5 end at 5-20
c. Chapter questions
d. Exercise 1
e. Exercise 4 – Extra Problem
2. Chapter 6 Geometric Construction Tools (Parametric Modeling with SolidWorks 2011)
a. Introduction as a class
b. Work through chapter 6
c. Chapter questions
d. Exercise 1
3. Chapter 7 Parent/Child Relationships and the BORN Tech. (Parametric Modeling with SolidWorks 2011)
a. Introduction as a class
b. Work through chapter7
c. Chapter questions
d. Exercise 3
4. Chapter 9 Reference Geometry and Auxiliary views (Parametric Modeling with SolidWorks 2011)
a. Work through chapter 9-1 through 9-18 Rod Guide
5.
Unit 8: Assemblies 6 days
1.
2.
Lesson 4: Assembly Basics (Instructor’s Guide to Teaching SolidWorks Software)
a. In class discussion and PowerPoint
b. If needed students may watch the following video.
http://www.solidworks.com/sw/resources/getting-started-3d-assemblies.htm
c.
d.
e.
f.
g.
h.
i.
Lesson 2 Assemblies (Solidworks Tutorials)
Exercises and Projects – Creating a Switchplate Assembly
Exercises and Projects – Assembling a Mechanical Claw
Lesson 4 - 5 Minute Assessment
Lesson 4 Vocabulary Worksheet
Lesson 4 Quiz
Ch. 5 Assembly Creation and Modification (Official Guide to CSWA Exam)
i. Objectives and Introduction discussion
ii. Build an Assembly from a Detailed Dimensioned Illustration
iii. Tutorial Assembly Model 5-1
j.
Assignments
i. Yoke/U Joint (SolidWorks Essentials)
ii. Exercise 55: Mates (SolidWorks Essentials)
iii. Complete one of the following Assignments
b. Exercise 56: Gripe Grinder (SolidWorks Essentials)
c. Exercise 57: Using Hide and Show Component (SolidWorks Essentials)
d. Exercise 58: Part Configurations in an Assembly (SolidWorks Essentials)
Lesson 5 SolidWorks Toolbox Basics (Instructor’s Guide to Teaching SolidWorks Software)
a. In class discussion and Powerpoint
b. Lesson 5 SolidWorks Toolbox Basics
c. 5 minute assessment
d. Lesson 5 Vocabulary Worksheet
e. Lesson 5 Quiz
Unit 9 Drawing Basics 3 days
1. Lesson 6: Drawing Basics (Instructor’s Guide to Teaching SolidWorks Software)
a. In class discussion and PowerPoint
b. Work through lesson 6
c. Introduction to SolidWorks Tutorial
d. More to Explore pg. 134 switch plate cover
e. Lesson 6 - 5 Minute Assessment
f. Lesson 6 Quiz
Unit 10 Gearbox Drawing and Assembly (Beginner’s Guide to SolidWorks 2010) 7 days
1. Gearbox Creation and Drawings (Drawing optional)
Unit 11 Trebuchet Unit: 8 days
Unit 12 CSWA Introduction and Drafting Competencies 4days
1. Chapter 2- CSWA Introduction and Drafting Competencies (Official guide to CSWA Exam)
a. Introduction
b. Tutorial: Drawing Named Procedure 2-1
c. Tutorial: Drawing Named Procedure 2-2
d. Tutorial: Drawing Named Procedure 2-3
e. Tutorial: Drawing Named Procedure 2-4
f. Tutorial: Drawing Named Procedure 2-5
g. Tutorial: Drawing Named Procedure 2-6
h. Tutorial: Drawing Named Procedure 2-7
i. Tutorial: Drawing Named Procedure 2-8
2. Chapter 2 – Engineering Documentation Practices (Official guide to CSWA Exam)
a. Introduction
b. Tutorial: Document Properties 2-1
c. Tutorial: Document Properties 2-2
3. Questions
Unit 13 CSWA Introduction and Drafting Competencies 6 days
1. Chapter 3- Basic Part and Intermediate Part Creation and Modification (Official guide to CSWA
Exam)
a. Introduction
b. Tutorial: Volume / Center of Mass 3-1
c. Tutorial: Volume / Center of Mass 3-3
d. Tutorial: Mass-Volume 3-7
e. 2D vs. 3D Sketching
f. Tutorial 3DSketching 3-1
g. Callout Value
h. Tolerance Type
i. Dimension Text Symbols
j. Tutorial: Basic/Intermediate Part 3-1
k. Questions
Unit 14 CSWA Advanced Part Creation and Modification 4days
1. Chapter 4 - Advanced Part and Creation and Modification (Official guide to CSWA Exam)
a. Introduction
b. Tutorial: Advanced Part 4-6
Unit 15 CSWA Practice Exam 9 days
1. 4 class periods to take the practice exam and 1 day review
2. Studying and problem practice 4 days
CSWA Exam 1day
Unit 16 SolidWorks Extra Tutorials 3 days- choose 3 tutorials to complete
1. Animation and Solidworks Motion Tutorials
2. Event Based Motion Studies Tutorial
3. Sustainability and Sustainability Express Tutorials
4. SolidWorks Flexpress Tutorial
5. Green Design Tutorial
Unit 17 Lego® Reverse Engineering Problem 5 days