SolidWorks 2015 Learn by doing-Part 2 (Surface Design, Mold Tools, and Weldments)

Nonfiction, Science & Nature, Technology, Drafting & Mechanical Drawing, Engineering, Mechanical, Computers, Application Software, CAD/CAM

• Author: Tutorial Books
• ISBN: 9781507020531
• Publisher: Tutorial Books
• Publication: January 27, 2015
• Language: English

The three chapters in this tutorial introduce you to surface design, mold design, and weldments in SolidWorks 2015. The topics covered in this tutorial are:

Surface design
• Creating Basic surfaces
• Editing surfaces
• Converting surfaces into solids
• Using surfaces to modify solids
• Freeform surfaces
Mold tools
• Draft and undercut analysis
• Adding allowances
• Parting lines and surfaces
• Shut-off surfaces
• Tooling Split
• Creating side cores
• Modifying core and cavity surfaces
Weldments
• Creating Layout sketches for weldments
• Creating Structural members
• Trimming weldments
• Creating Gussets, base plates, and end caps
• Creating fillet and weld beads
• Managing cut lists
• Adding cut lists and weld tables to the drawing
• Creating Sub Weldments
• Custom profiles