Understand various software options for creating designs for use with 3D printers. Learn about the different tools that SOLIDWORKS offers to make 3D printing easy. Learn about Augmented Intelligence tools that can help design complicated parts. Learn about products like 3DXpert to assist in printing assemblies. Learn about new 3D printing technology.
Learn how to put the finishing touches on a 3D printed part. Understand how to clean and finish parts. Learn how to assemble parts into one larger part. Understand how to cure parts after printing.
Understand what to do when a 3D printing job is complete. Learn the safest ways to remove a part from the machine. Understand how to prepare the machine for future jobs.
Understand some steps you can take to ensure a successful 3D printing job. Learn ways to send a file to a 3D printer. Learn what to watch for when a print begins to make sure the part prints correctly. Learn different ways to monitor the machine while it is printing.
Understand how to prepare a 3D printer to achieve the best results. Learn how to prepare the build plate to ensure correct part adhesion. Learn how to handle and load materials into the machine.
Understand how export settings impact the quality of the 3D printed model. Learn about the different file types supported by todays 3D printers. Learn how to change file settings in SOLIDWORKS for better print results.
Learn how to prepare a model before 3D printing. Understand how to orient the part for the best printing results. Understand the implication of infill, wall thickness, shrinkage, and more on part strength and material usage.
Understand the differences between various 3D printing processes. Learn about the common 3D printing processes: Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM) and Stereolithography (SLA). Learn about more advanced processes: Selective Laser Sintering (SLS) and Selective Laser Melting (SLM) Understand why some 3D printers are “open” or “closed” and why some machines are larger than others.
Understand the basics of additive manufacturing. Understand the differences between subtractive and additive manufacturing processes. Learn about the costs and capabilities of various 3D printing processes.
Pen holders can be found on every desktop to organize your pens, pencils, and markers. In this project, you design and fabricate a pen holder to learn the basics of CAD and 3D printing. These projects include documents, videos, and step-by-step instructions.
Wind-powered machines typically convert wind power to rotational motion. In this project, you combine purchased parts with components you design and fabricate a wind saw to learn the basics of CAD and 3D printing. These projects include documents, videos, and step-by-step instructions.
Catapults were destructive siege engines in medieval times. In this project, you design and fabricate a model catapult to learn the basics of CAD and 3D printing. These projects include documents, videos, and step-by-step instructions.
Bridges are a vital part of a society's infrastructure. In this project, you design and fabricate a model bridge to learn the basics of CAD and 3D printing. These projects include documents, videos, and step-by-step instructions.
Puzzle cubes have been used for centuries to teach geometry and problem-solving. In this project, you design and fabricate a puzzle cube to learn the basics of CAD and 3D printing. These projects include documents, videos, and step-by-step instructions.
Tensegrity tables rely on a balance between tension, compression, and gravity to create a stable structre that seems to float in space. In this project, you design and fabricate a tensegrity table to learn the basics of CAD and 3D printing. These projects include documents, videos, and step-by-step instructions.
Spinning tops are considered some of the oldest known toys. In this project, you design and fabricate spinning tops to learn the basics of CAD and 3D printing. These projects include documents, videos, and step-by-step instructions.
Name tags help identify and personalize your treasured items. In this project, you design and fabricate name tags to learn the basics of CAD and 3D printing. These projects include documents, videos, and step-by-step instructions.
Manipulate the 3D Model view properly to work on the geometry as intended. Use a variety of tools to enable rotating the model freely, updating the model view type and to add custom coordinates systems to get the right location and angle. View the 3D model at different angles such as Top, Bottom, Left and various isometric angles. Use the computer mouse or orbit command to freely pan, zoom and rotate the 3D model. Learn to view with different view types such as Wireframe, Hidden, Gouraud, Flat with Edges, etc. Setup custom coordinates systems with CCS defining based on a view or entity.
Create some very complex 3D surfaces or geometries by defining a mesh with custom contours and numerous editable points for better control and design. Create basic primitive mesh shapes as a starting point to the design. Generate individual mesh faces using 3D Face tool. Control a network of mesh points by defining an outer perimeter with the Edge Mesh tool to fill it in. Use the 3D Mesh command allowing to define the location of every point in a mesh.
Bu modül, gelişmiş DimXpert tekniklerini kapsamaktadır. Ürün ve Üretim Bilgileri (PMI) düzenlemesi için birden çok konfigürasyonun nasıl kullanılacağını kapsar?. Kesişim Geometrisi hakkında bilgi edinin. Polar ölçülendirmeler oluşturmak için Otomatik Ölçülendirme Düzenini kullanın. Düzenli PMI için birden çok konfigürasyon oluşturun. PMI'yı bir konfigürasyondan diğerine aktarmak için Düzeni Kopyala aracını kullanın. DimXpert Detaylandırmaları'nı 2B bir teknik resme alın.
Bir parçada radyus parçaları ve kaynak parçaları oluşturun. Her iki unsurun avantajlarını ve arasındaki farkları öğrenin. Her kaynak çeşidini ne zaman kullanacağınızı öğrenin. Radyus parçaları ve kaynak parçaları oluşturun. Ne zaman kullanılacaklarının yanı sıra, her unsurun avantaj ve dezavantajlarını öğrenin. Aralıklı ve kademeli kaynaklar kullanın.
Bir çizimi tam olarak tanımlamak ve tasarım amacını yakalamak için çizim ilişkileri kullanın. Manuel olarak eklediğiniz otomatik çizim ilişkileri ve çizim ilişkileri hakkında bilgi edinin. Ortak çizim ilişkilerini anlamak için iki çizgi arasına ilişkiler ekleyin. Ek çizim ilişkilerini gözlemlemek için daireler ve yaylar arasına ilişkiler ekleyin.
