SOLIDWORKS: Weldments in Assemblies

Tired of tedious, error-prone modeling of large structures in SOLIDWORKS? This course unlocks the power of SOLIDWORKS Weldments in Assemblies to streamline your workflow. Learn how to efficiently create complex designs, especially when dealing with unusual angles or frequent size/shape changes.

You’ll master the techniques for using sketch reference geometry to drive the geometry of your models, significantly reducing the time and effort required for assembly creation.

Here's what you'll learn:

• Importing Design Sketches: Discover how to seamlessly integrate existing design sketches into your SOLIDWORKS models.
• Applying Weldment Profiles: Explore how to utilize and customize weldment profiles to define the structure of your components.
• Modifying Existing Models: Learn to adapt and refine your existing models using SOLIDWORKS Weldments.
• Inserting Weldments: Gain proficiency in inserting weldments into your assemblies for robust and accurate construction.
• Creating Cut Lists: Master the process of generating accurate cut lists directly from your models for manufacturing.

This course focuses on practical application, using the example of modeling a power line tower leg to illustrate the concepts. By the end, you'll be able to quickly and efficiently leverage SOLIDWORKS Weldments and sketch reference geometry to design and assemble complex structures.

Software Required: SOLIDWORKS