Course Description & Learning Objectives
SOLIDWORKS PROFESSIONAL – Industry-oriented 3D mechanical engineering curriculum covering parametric sketch relations, multi-body part design, complex sweeps/lofts, sheet metal enclosures, weldments, mechanical kinematics, and automated production drafting with BOM.
Core Skills & Engineering Competencies
- Parametric feature-based 3D modeling and complex surface lofts
- Large assembly design with interference detection and motion simulation
- Industrial sheet metal, weldment structural design, and mold tooling basics
- Production drawings with GD&T, balloon annotations, and BOM generation
Comprehensive Module Curriculum
Module 1: Parametric Part Modeling
- Fully defined sketch relations
- Extrude, Revolve, Sweep, Loft
- Fillet/Chamfer & Draft analysis
- Patterning & Multi-body parts
Module 2: Advanced Assembly Modeling
- Bottom-up & Top-down design
- Standard, Advanced & Mechanical mates
- Interference detection & Collision checks
- Exploded views & Motion study
Module 3: Sheet Metal & Weldments
- Base flange, Edge flange & Miter flange
- Flat pattern development & K-Factor
- Structural members & Corner treatments
- Weld beads & Cut lists
Module 4: Production Drawings & CSWA/CSWP Prep
- Standard orthographic views & Section views
- GD&T, Datums & Surface finish symbols
- BOM & Cut lists
- CSWP certification exam workshop



