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SolidWorks 2022 Intermediate: Assembly
Explore assembly documents in Solidworks.Preview the first lesson free — get full access to all 11 lessons.
Intermediate Provider : William Tenney 11 Lessons · 1h 2m in English
Course Description
Module 4 begins with opening assembly documents for the first time and exploring the general interface. At this time, you will learn the basic methodology of how assembly files work and also why they have value. From there, you will touch on each type of part mating technique from simple coincident or concentric mates all the way into advanced mates and mechanical mates. Each mate tool deals with like conditions of the two pieces being joined together. The more complex the conditions, the more complex the mates, and the more parameters that need to be established when executing those mates.
After generating all different types of mates, you will learn how to edit those mates after the fact. This also includes suppressing and expressing mates for use in different assembly configurations, another topic to be covered in this module. Along with assembly configurations you will finish the module learning how to create exploded views that show componentry at multiple levels. Each of these tasks discussed will all be in preparation of creating drawings in the next module.
What You'll Learn
- Navigate the general layout and uses of assembly documents in SolidWorks 2022
- Import parts and assemblies into larger assemblies
- Apply each type of mating technique, from basic coincident and concentric mates to advanced and mechanical mates
- Set distance and angle mate conditions and work with mechanical mates such as cam, slot, hinge, gear, rack pinion, screw, and universal joint
- Edit, suppress, and express mates for use in different assembly configurations
- Create and edit exploded views and configurations in assemblies
Key Takeaways
- This is Module 4 of the SolidWorks 2022 Intermediate course, focused on assemblies and on preparing to create drawings in the next module.
- Each mate tool addresses the conditions of the two pieces being joined, and more complex joining conditions require more complex mates with more parameters to establish.
- Mates can be edited after they are created, including suppressing and expressing them for use in different assembly configurations.
- Exploded views can be created to show componentry at multiple levels.
- The module covers configurations in assemblies alongside exploded views and mate editing.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does this course module cover?
Module 4 covers opening and using assembly documents, importing parts and assemblies into larger assemblies, applying mating techniques from basic coincident and concentric mates through advanced and mechanical mates, editing mates, suppressing and expressing mates, creating exploded views, and working with configurations in assemblies.
What types of mates are taught?
The course covers basic mate tools, distance and angle mate conditions, and mechanical and advanced mates including cam, slot, hinge, gear, rack pinion, screw, universal joint, profile center, symmetric, width, path mate, linear, and linear coupler.
How does this module fit into the larger course?
This is Module 4, and the tasks covered are all in preparation for creating drawings in the next module.
What skills does this course build?
It builds skills in assembly drawing, assembly modelling, machine assembly, solid modeling, SolidWorks (CAD), and SolidWorks certification.
Can mates be changed after they are created?
Yes. The module teaches how to edit mates after the fact, including suppressing and expressing mates for use in different assembly configurations.
