DFAB 207 - SOLIDWORKS Advanced

Number of Credits: 3
SOLIDWORKS Advanced covers the production of sheet metal parts using SOLIDWORKS mechanical design automation software. Specific activities include building standalone sheet metal parts and converting conventional parts to sheet metal, including in assembly context. In addition, students will learn how to create welded structures with standard structural members and weld beads. This course will prepare students to take the Certified SOLIDWORKS Professional (CSWP) exam. (Spring Term Only) Three hours lecture each week. Three Credits. Three billable hours.

Pre-requisite(s): DFAB 105 with a minimum grade of C or better. Can be taken concurrently with DFAB 270 with permission of Program Director.
Course Objectives: Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

Demonstrate how to create and manipulate geometry using multibody design techniques (PG1, PG5).
Illustrate how to sketch with splines (PG1, PG5).
Produce and revise sweep, loft, and boundary features and properties (PG1, PG5).
Create 3d sketching and curve features (PG1, PG5).
Compose threads and library feature parts (PG1, PG5).
Faciliate advanced mate techniques (PG1, PG5).
Produce assemblies, top-down assembly models, and large assemblies (PG1, PG5).
Generate and edit assembly features, smart features, and smart components (PG1, PG5).
Devise and use configurations with assemblies (PG1, PG5).
Manage display states and appearances (PG1, PG5).