SOLIDWORKS: Weldments in Assemblies

A large structure can be challenging to build, but it can be done. In this course, you'll learn to use Reference Line-Sketch Block method and Solid Body part modeling techniques to bolt together a power line tower. Software required: SOLIDWORKS.

Creating large structures from the part level up to an assembly can be a challenge. If the structure has uncommon angles or needs to change size or shape, then every part needs to be individually changed, too, which may be time-consuming and error-prone. In this course, SOLIDWORKS: Weldments in Assemblies, you will learn how to apply SolidWorks Weldments in a multibody part file referencing various forms of sketch reference geometry in the modeling of a power line tower leg. First, you'll learn how to import a design sketch. After that, you'll learn how to apply new weldment profiles and how to modify your existing model. Finally, you'll wrap up the course learning about inserting weldments and how you cut lists into a drawing. By the end of this course, you'll have the skills required to make to quickly and efficiently use design sketches to drive the geometry of your models. Software required: SOLIDWORKS.

• Course Overview 2mins
• Creating Reference Geometry and a Structural Member 49mins
• Weldment Structural Members, Connection Plates, Reference Geometry 28mins
• More Sketch Geometry for Weldment Path Segments and Structural Members 69mins
• Create Angled Sheet Metal Connection Plates, Coordinate Hole Wizard Holes, and Mirror Bodies 39mins
• Four Configurations of the Tower Leg Structure Model and Assembly: Tour of a Completed Model 43mins