SOLIDWORKS Sheet Metal Training - Instructor Led Virtual

This virtually-led live course introduces you to all things Sheet Metal. From basic flange features to advanced functions and techniques, the SOLIDWORKS Sheet Metal course focuses on the powerful capabilities central to Sheet Metal design. You will become acquainted with a wide range of specialized tips, tricks, and techniques essential to your success with designing Sheet Metal parts in SOLIDWORKS!

Format: Live Instructor Led - Virtual
Duration: 3 Days, 4.5 Hour Sessions
Requirements: Access to SOLIDWORKS 3D CAD Software; 2+ Computer Monitors Recommended
Prerequisites: SOLIDWORKS Essentials Recommended; Experience with the Windows Operating System
Cost: $995

Why Take the SOLIDWORKS Sheet Metal Training Course?

With a live instructor available to walk you through the course content and answer your questions in real-time, the SOLIDWORKS Sheet Metal course provides you with the tools and skills necessary for designing Sheet Metal parts in SOLIDWORKS. If Sheet Metal design is relevant to you in any way, attending this course is a great way for you to optimize your success with these specialized SOLIDWORKS capabilities!

What Will I Learn in the SOLIDWORKS Sheet Metal Training Course?

The SOLIDWORKS Sheet Metal course consists of 8 lessons that come together to cover the bases of Sheet Metal design in SOLIDWORKS. Starting with the basics and transitioning into some more advanced concepts, you’ll become familiar with the SOLIDWORKS capabilities geared specifically towards Sheet Metal. Specific topics that you can expect to learn about include basic flange features, flat patterns, standardized Sheet Metal designs, multibody Sheet Metal parts, forming tools, gussets, Sheet Metal techniques and functions, and more. Navigate the curriculum below to learn more about the specific capabilities that are covered!

Curriculum

 

  • What are Sheet Metal Parts?
    Sheet Metal Methods
    Unique Sheet Metal Items
    Flange Method
    Base Flange/Tab
    Sheet Metal Parameters
    Sheet Metal Thickness and Bend Radius
    Bend Allowance
    Auto Relief
    Editing Sheet Metal Parameters
    Sheet Metal Bend Features
    Flat-Pattern Feature
    Additional Flange Features
    Edge Flanges
    Editing the Flange Profile
    Edge Flanges on Curved Edges
    Miter Flanges
    Hem Feature
    Tab Features
    Cuts in Sheet Metal
    Sharing a Model
    Summary of Flange Features

  • Working with the Flat Pattern
    Flat Pattern Settings
    Features for Manufacture
    Corner-Trim Feature
    Corners in the Formed State
    Closed Corner
    Corner Relief
    Break Corner/Corner Trim
    Producing the Flat Pattern
    Sheet Metal Cut List Properties
    Sheet Metal Drawings
    Flat Pattern Drawing Views
    Flat Pattern View Properties
    Cut List Properties as a Note
    Exporting the Flat Pattern

  • Standardizing Gauge Numbers and Bend Radii
    Standardizing Bend Allowance
    Topics for Standardizing Parameters
    Using Tables
    Custom Sheet Metal Materials
    Sheet Metal Templates
    Sheet Metal Tables in Drawings
    Mapping DXF Output

  • Additional Sheet Metal Methods
    Designing from the Flat
    Sketched Bend Feature
    Jog Feature
    Adding Features in an Unfolded State
    Unfold and Fold
    Swept Flange
    Swept Flange Flat Pattern Options
    Lofted Bends
    Lofted Bends in the Design Library

  • Sheet Metal Conversion
    Insert Bends Method
    Adding Rips
    Insert Bends
    Making Changes
    Welded Corner
    Converting Cones and Cylinders
    Convert to Sheet Metal

  • Multibody Sheet Metal Parts
    Multibodies with Base Flange
    Sheet Metal Parameters for Multibodies
    Cut List Item Properties for Multibodies
    Flat Pattern Drawing Views for Multibodies
    Cut List Balloon Annotations
    Exporting to DXF/DWGs with Multibodies
    Convert with Multibodies
    Hiding and Showing Bodies
    Using Split with Sheet Metal Parts
    Patterning for Multibodies
    Using Edge Flanges to Merge Bodies
    Interfering Bodies
    Combining Sheet Metal with Other Bodies

  • Sheet Metal Forming Tools
    Forming Tools in the Design Library
    Form Tools Features in the Flat
    Part Document Properties
    Custom Forming Tools
    Split Line
    Forming Tool Feature
    Legacy Behavior for Forming Tools
    Form Tools in Drawings
    Sheet Metal Gusset

  • Additional Sheet Metal Functions
    Cross-Breaks
    Vent Features
    Fill Pattern
    Mirror Part
    Tab and Slot
    Process Plans

 
 

Frequently Asked Questions

  • There is not a fully virtual option available for this training at this time.

  • If you do not have access to SOLIDWORKS, please fill out a request on our Contact page and we can provide additional information on the options available!

  • As this course focuses mainly on how to use SOLIDWORKS in conjunction with the 3DEXPERIENCE platform rather than on how to use SOLIDWORKS itself, some prior experience with SOLIDWORKS is required. The prerequisites for this course are as follows:

    ▪ The SOLIDWORKS Essentials course

    ▪ Experience with the Windows operating system

    ▪ Mechanical Design Experience (Recommended)

  • We can certainly cater to your needs if they fall outside of the curriculum of this course. Please fill out a request on our Contact page with details of what you’d like covered and we can provide our recommendation on the best path forward!