Master Solidworks 2018 - 3D CAD using real-world examples

The 2018 version of the bestselling Solidworks 3D CAD course - learn modelling for any use, from 3D printing to pro use!

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Jun 2020
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What you will learn

By the end of the course students will be able to confidently use Solidworks to produce a whole range of 3D CAD models. All of the basic features will be covered using real-world examples

Understand Solidworks 2018 within a wider context of use, including areas such as 3D printing, molding and general manufacture.

Description

Progress from complete beginner to Solidworks 2018 master in one single course!

Solidworks is one of the most popular and powerful 3D CAD programs in the world. Millions of people use it to design everything from 3D-printed toys all the way up to fully-working mechanical vehicles. Now you can join the ranks of Solidworks users, and learn to create your own models completely from scratch!


Why this course is different
There are many Solidworks courses online, but none quite like this one:

  • We use real world examples during learning! This allows you to relate to your lessons more easily and so remember and understand them better!

  • Taught by a Solidworks professional! The instructor been using Solidworks since 2006 and even taken a range of official Solidworks-certified training courses. The instructor currently works as a Product Design Engineer and uses Solidworks every day to design all sorts of things for real clients  - no academic-only experience here!

  • No prior knowledge needed. This course is designed to take you from having never used any CAD program before to being able to model almost anything you can imagine!

  • Understand the wider context of CAD use. As well as explaining the basic CAD techniques this course also details how they relate to real world uses, such as 3D Printing and injection molding. 


About this course

This courses includes:

  • Over 11 hours of high-quality original video.

  • All sections contain additional resources such as downloadable models and drawings, made specially for the course.

  • Increasing content over time. New exercises and videos are constantly being added.

  • On-hand support. Have a question? We are always here to support any questions and take a look at your progress.

  • No prior knowledge needed. We take you from complete beginner all the way to mastering Solidworks!


You will learn 

Over the course of twelve detailed modelling you'll learn the entire range of Solidworks skills, including:

  1. Circuitboard - Solidworks Basics, Sketching, Extrudes and Cuts

  2. Pencil - Multi-Body Parts, Revolved Boss/Base and Cuts

  3. Pencil Sharpener - Assemblies

  4. Headphones - Swept Boss/Base, Splines and 3D Sketches

  5. Coke Bottle - Swept Cuts, Helixes and Threads

  6. Computer Mouse - Lofted Boss/Base and Splitting Parts

  7. Key Fob - Modelling from Photographs

  8. Lego Figure - More Complex Assemblies and Advanced Mates

  9. Drawer Box - Configurations and Drawings

  10. Raspberry Pi Enclosure - Importing Parts and Draft Angles

  11. Bicycle Fork - 3D Curves and Sweeps

  12. Gamepad Controller - Ribs and an Entire Recap of the Earlier Techniques

  13. Course Conclusion and Future Learning!

The course is taught using Solidworks 2018 but the models and resources used will work with any version newer than that.  If you have a previous version (2015-2017, or earlier) then my earlier course - "Master Solidworks 2015 3D CAD using real-world examples"  will be more helpful!

The techniques used are also common to many different CAD programs - so you can learn on Solidworks then easily transfer these skills if needed.

So sign up today, and begin your first steps in the exciting world of 3D modelling! 

Content

Introduction

Introduction - Welcome to the course

Circuitboard - Solidworks Basics, Sketching, Extrudes and Cuts

Getting started - Introduction to the Solidworks Interface and Sketches
Starting to Sketch the PCB, and Basic Extrudes
Adding more Sketch Entities, and more Relations
The Trim Tool, Mirroring and adding more Features
Extruded Cuts and the Hole Wizard
Fillets and Chamfers
Linear Patterns
The Design Tree and Design Intent
Appearances and Renderings
Saving and Filetypes
Circuitboard Recap

Pencil - Multi-Body Parts, Revolved Boss/Base and Cuts

Pencil Introduction - Modelling the Lead and Casing
Revolved Boss/Base - Adding the Ferrule
Pencil Finishing Touches - Fillets and Text
Sharpening the Pencil - Revolved Cuts
Pencil Recap

Pencil Sharpener - Assemblies

Pencil Sharpener Introduction
Pencil Sharpener Body - Part 1
Pencil Sharpener Body - Part 2
Pencil Sharpener Blade
Making the Sharpener Assembly
Adding the Screw
Assembly Features
Pencil Sharpener Recap

Headphones - Swept Boss/Base, Splines and 3D Sketches

Introduction and the Headphone Jack
Sweeps and Splines
Adding the Earbud and using 3D Sketches
Adding the Second Earbud and Move/Copy Bodies
Finishing the Assembly and Adding New Parts
Headphones Recap - Part 1
Headphones Recap - Part 2

Coke Bottle - Swept Cuts, Helixes and Threads

Coke Bottle Introduction and Basic Shape
Swept Cuts, Circular Patterns and Shelling
Helixes and Threads
Intersection Curve and Decals
Coke Bottle Cap
Adding the Coke - In-Context Parts and the Cavity Feature
Coke Bottle Recap - Part 1
Coke Bottle Recap Part 2

Computer Mouse - Lofted Boss Base and Splitting Parts

Introduction and Lofts
Using Multiple Profiles and Guide Curves
Splitting Parts
Adding the PCB using In-Context Parts
Finishing off the Mouse Assembly
Computer Mouse Recap

Key Fob - Modelling from Photographs

The Basic Key Fob Shape and Sketch Picture
Adding to the Key Fob 1 - Shared Sketches and Offset From
Adding to the Key Fob 2 - Dome Feature and Finishing Touches
Adding the Key Fob Cover
Finishing Touches and Blocks
Key Fob and Cover - Recap

The Lego Figure - More Complex Assemblies and Advanced Mates

Head and Hands
The Arms
Torso Part and Subassembly
The Hips
The Legs Part and Subassembly
Building the Lego Figure Assembly and Advanced Mates
Lego Figure Recap

Drawer Box - Configurations and Drawings

Introduction to Drawings and Configurations
Configurations
Basic Drawings
Advanced Drawings
Drawer Box Recap

Raspberry Pi Enclosure - Importing Parts and Draft Angles

Importing Non-Solidworks Files and Starting the Enclosure
Enclosure Top
Draft Angles and Molding
Enclosure Finishing Touches
Raspberry Pi Enclosure Recap

Bicycle Fork - 3D Curves and Sweeps

Drawing the Head Tube
Adding the Curved Forks
Adding the Dropouts and Finishing the Assembly
Bicycle Fork Recap

Gamepad Controller - Overall Recap and Ribs

Introduction and Basic Shape
Splitting the Part and Making an Assembly
Adding the PCB
Adding the Joysticks and Finishing Off
Gamepad Controller Recap

Course Conclusion and Future Learning!

Course Conclusion and Future Learning!

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Reviews

Patrick
September 23, 2023
Great course for Solid Works beginners. Everything is explained very detailed and for me it was fun to listen to the instructor. I can definetely recommend this course.
Marco
July 19, 2023
He shows the video too fast, even if you put it in 0.5 in playback rate, it's still fast. I think he has a good projects, but it´s very annoying that you have to pause the video so many times.
Robin
December 1, 2022
Varies between slow and ultra fast. My model has errors, but tutorial gives no instruction how to fix.
Richard
August 6, 2022
Very clear and easy to follow and I like that it builds quickly with good information but covering all of the steps.
Garun
June 5, 2022
At first I was not sure about doing these lessons because it did not sound interesting but once I started doing it It was really fun even though I did struggle many times due to the different version of SolidWorks
Dina
March 31, 2022
yes , I am a beginner , I worked before on tinkercad , and solid works it seems easy to work on it .
Seif
January 25, 2022
Excellent Tutor. The course was quite informative and included a lot of details. The Tutor demonstrated excellent learning techniques that really helped with the learning process.
Alok
November 23, 2021
This is one of the best course available on Udemy. Everthing is explained with ease by the instructer. Good course to start with SolidWorks.
Guillaume
September 7, 2021
Bonjour, Un très bon cours avec de bons exercices et une évolution progressive. Je recommande à ceux qui veulent commencer sur Solidworks. Les exercices sont biens trouvés et le prof vraiment clair. Thank You Very Much Johnno !
Kamal
July 21, 2021
this Course was detailed and easy to understand. projects are fun to make and quite complex yet realistic. Highly recommended.
Prashanth
July 20, 2021
this the best i have ever come across, i have experience of 20 years in Catia V5, now i learnt Solid works from the best person,... comprehension and Recap and video is very, very good. Believe me, this is the best course for the solid works learner.
David
July 19, 2021
Perfect course, but please add ability to download it offline and make sure you input dimensions slowly, it is sometimes pain to catch the dimensions.
Caden
July 6, 2021
Very comprehensive course! Teaches you all the features from beginner to advanced in nice bite size chunks. Would recommend this course to anyone who is looking to learn the Solidworks software.
Eduardo
June 18, 2021
I obtained a perfect score on the CSWA (a Solidworks certification exam) a week after I finished the course. Cannot recommend enough.
Jagruti
May 30, 2021
The explanation is better and clear. Every feature are covered in the lesson. Happy that I purchased this course.

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