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SolidWorks Without the Confusion: A Clear Beginner Course

A clear, practical SolidWorks path from sketches and core features through assemblies, manufacturing drawings and sheet-metal flat-pattern workflows.

75 LESSONS9 CHAPTERS11h 38m75/75 STREAM VIDEOS MAPPED
WHAT YOU WILL BUILD

From first sketch to production-ready CAD documentation.

A practical beginner-to-project workflow built around actual parts, assemblies, drawings and sheet-metal exercises.

Sketches & design intentRelations, dimensions, patterns, trimming, mirroring and complex profiles.
Part modellingExtrude, revolve, cuts, Hole Wizard, threads, ribs, shell, wrap, sweeps and reference geometry.
Assemblies & matesFix/float, practical mates, patterns, fasteners and complete piston/valve assemblies.
Engineering evaluationMeasure, mass properties, interference detection and common exchange/export formats.
Manufacturing drawingsViews, sections, dimensions, tolerances, annotations, BOM, GD&T and drawing projects.
Sheet metalFlanges, bends, reliefs, forming tools, K-factor, flat patterns and manufacturing workflow.
FULL CURRICULUM

75 lessons across 9 structured chapters.

Every uploaded SW_Ch… video has been matched to its curriculum position and protected classroom lesson.

Chapter 1Getting Started in SolidWorks (UI, Views, and Core Environment)1 lessons
  1. 01Interface, Navigation & Getting Started (Fast Setup)5:43READY
Chapter 2Sketch Like a Pro — Tools, Relations, Dimensions & Speed Tricks12 lessons
  1. 02Sketch Mode Basics + Line & Circle Tools13:45READY
  2. 03Zoom to Fit + Tangent Circle + Rectangle & Arc Tools10:00READY
  3. 04Selection Boxes (Green vs Blue) + Ellipse, Slot, Polygon & Spline10:48READY
  4. 05Sketch Fillet, Chamfer & Point Tool9:36READY
  5. 06Smart Dimension (Units + Ø/R + Angles)8:23READY
  6. 07Trim Entities + Ø/R Dimension Tip8:02READY
  7. 08Mirror Entities + Linear/Circular Sketch Pattern10:48READY
  8. 09Sketch Relations (Constraints for Fully Defined Sketches)14:42READY
  9. 10Practice 1 — Circles, Spacing, and Trimming7:00READY
  10. 11Practice 2 - Sketch a Gear (Circular Pattern + Tooth Profile)4:57READY
  11. 12Practice 3 - Sketch a Wrench Profile (Offset, Fillet, Mirror)8:25READY
  12. 13Practice 4 — Xbox Controller Grip Sketch (Complex, Dimensioned)23:50READY
Chapter 3Core Features Workshop — Extrude, Revolve, Threads, Cuts17 lessons
  1. 14Features Tab + Extruded Boss/Base13:07READY
  2. 15Cut Features (Revolved Cut + Advanced Cut Methods)10:40READY
  3. 16Boundary Feature (Smooth Shape Control)11:00READY
  4. 17Hole Wizard (Counterbore, Countersink, Tapped Holes)9:16READY
  5. 18Threads (Hole Wizard + Cosmetic Thread)5:23READY
  6. 19Revolved Boss/Base + Offset Planes10:38READY
  7. 20Fillet & Chamfer (Edge Finishing Features)10:03READY
  8. 21Linear Pattern (3D Feature Repetition)9:24READY
  9. 22Rib Feature (Reinforce Parts for Strength)7:48READY
  10. 23Shell + Wrap (Hollow Bodies + Curved Surface Sketches)9:04READY
  11. 24Intersect + Reference Planes & Axis (Reference Geometry)9:37READY
  12. 25Project 1: Practice Model (Select Contours + Rib + Hole Wizard Counterbore)11:52READY
  13. 26Project 2: Practice Model (Extrude + Extruded Cut + Boundary Feature)13:24READY
  14. 27Project 3: Practice Model (Select Contours + Multi-Thickness Extrudes)4:59READY
  15. 28Project 4: Practice Model (Cup: Revolve + Shell + Finish Bottom)6:04READY
  16. 29Project 5: Practice Model (Gear: Tooth + Circular Pattern + Appearance)5:22READY
  17. 30Project 6: Practice Model (Elbow Pipe: Sweep + Flanges + Circular Pattern Holes)8:53READY
Chapter 4Evaluate & Export Essentials (Measure, Mass Properties, Interference + File Formats)2 lessons
  1. 31Evaluate Tools (Interference Detection + Measure + Mass Properties + Markup)5:00READY
  2. 32Export Formats (STEP/IGES/Parasolid + STL/3MF + DXF/DWG/PDF)7:25READY
Chapter 5Assemblies & Mates (Fix/Float, Coincident/Concentric, Advanced Mates + Patterns)3 lessons
  1. 33Assembly Basics (Insert Components + Fix/Float + Mates)10:29READY
  2. 34Assembly Exercise (Width Mate + Limit Angle + Concentric Mates)15:33READY
  3. 35Assembly Speed Tools (Linear Component Pattern + Smart Fasteners + Copy with Mates)13:18READY
Chapter 6Real Project — Model & Assemble a Piston Mechanism3 lessons
  1. 36Piston Project — Piston Body (Revolve Cut + Pattern + Dome + Mirror)10:08READY
  2. 37Piston Project — Ring + Pin + Link Part (Slots + Mirror + Fillets)10:58READY
  3. 38Piston Project — Assembly (Mates + Alignment + Motion)10:48READY
Chapter 7Assembly Project Exercise 2: Practical Mates and Component Positioning in Valves2 lessons
  1. 39Start Building a Real Mechanical Assembly in SolidWorks15:00READY
  2. 40Complete the Mechanical Assembly with Advanced Mates11:18READY
Chapter 8Create Manufacturing-Ready Drawings in SolidWorks15 lessons
  1. 41Start Creating Professional Drawings in SolidWorks12:33READY
  2. 42Master Essential Drawing Views and Section Views12:03READY
  3. 43Create Clear Section, Detail, and Rotated Views6:37READY
  4. 44Simplify Complex Drawings with Break, Crop, and Section Tools8:38READY
  5. 45Control and Update Drawing Views Like a Professional5:31READY
  6. 46Add Manufacturing-Ready Dimensions and Hole Callouts14:41READY
  7. 47Improve Drawings with Tolerances, Symbols, Layers, and Standards8:10READY
  8. 48Create Clean Drawing Notes, Symbols, and Annotations5:31READY
  9. 49Label Assembly Drawings with Balloons and Auto Balloons7:12READY
  10. 50Complete Your Drawings with BOM, GD&T, Hatching, and Tables13:13READY
  11. 51Project 1: Create a Professional Gear Drawing from Scratch7:40READY
  12. 52Project 2: Practice Clean Drawing Views and Essential Dimensions3:30READY
  13. 53Project 3: Master Multi-View Drawings with Custom Scales11:26READY
  14. 54Project 4: Build a Complete Drawing with Centerlines and Dimensions6:03READY
  15. 55Project 5: Complete a Full Piston Assembly Drawing Project25:02READY
Chapter 9Mastering Sheet Metal Design and Flat Pattern Workflow in SolidWorks20 lessons
  1. 56Introduction to Sheet Metal and Base Flange/Tab8:54READY
  2. 57Edge Flange and Basic Flange Controls3:58READY
  3. 58Miter Flange and Corner Transitions7:37READY
  4. 59Hem, Jog, and Bead Features5:25READY
  5. 60Sketched Bend and Sheet Metal Bending Workflow5:11READY
  6. 61Convert to Sheet Metal and Rip Feature7:40READY
  7. 62Unfold and Fold for Secondary Features3:04READY
  8. 63Flatten, Flat Pattern, and Manufacturing View6:20READY
  9. 64Corner Relief and Closed Corner Tools7:18READY
  10. 65Sheet Metal Parameters, Bend Radius, and K-Factor8:48READY
  11. 66Forming Tools and Sheet Metal Detail Features6:00READY
  12. 67Lofted Bends and Advanced Shape Creation6:48READY
  13. 68Gusset, Tab, and Slot in Sheet Metal Design5:14READY
  14. 69Sheet Metal Design Cleanup and Best Practices4:10READY
  15. 70Creating a Complete Sheet Metal Part6:05READY
  16. 71Final Sheet Metal Project and Flat Pattern Review4:16READY
  17. 72Sheet Metal Project 111:38READY
  18. 73Sheet Metal Project 25:55READY
  19. 74Sheet Metal Project 37:13READY
  20. 75Sheet Metal Project 426:18READY
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