SOLIDWORKS: Master Modeling

1hIntermediate2019-08-27

Authors

David Antanavige

Mechanical Engineer and CAD Educator

Course details

Instead of creating a model by designing parts and grouping the parts into assemblies, instructor David Antanavige shows you how to create a complete assembly first, then push the design out to various part files and drawings for production. Starting with one master design allows you to make changes through file and external references inside SOLIDWORKS as opposed to updating each component file individually. This approach can save huge amounts of time on a complex project with many interconnected parts that have to match up correctly. David covers the steps involved, and more, in this course.

Learning objectives
Working with bodies
List and external references
SOLIDWORKS Explorer
Creating production files
Weldment
Multibody sheet metal parts
Multibody machined parts
Multibody 3D printed parts
Machined part designs
3D printed part designs

Skills covered

SOLIDWORKSDassaultManufacturingProduct and Industrial DesignProduct and ManufacturingDeep Dive (X:Y)

Concepts

0. Introduction

01 - Master modeling techniques

1. SOLIDWORKS Master Modeling

02 - The master modeling technique
03 - SOLIDWORKS file references

2. Master Modeling and Boolean Features

04 - Split
05 - Save bodies
06 - Move and copy a body
07 - Combine body
08 - Insert part
09 - List references and external references

3. SOLIDWORKS Explorer

10 - Introduction to Explorer
11 - Pack and Go
12 - Rename
13 - Move
14 - Where Used

4. Creating Production Files

15 - Master modeling weldment designs
16 - Master modeling sheet metal designs
17 - Master modeling machined part designs
18 - Master modeling 3D printed part designs
19 - Making changes to your master model
20 - Master modeling molds
21 - Evaluating your master model
22 - Assigning materials in the master model

Conclusion

23 - Next steps