SolidWorks Essentials

Duration: 4 Days
Prerequisite: Mechanical design experience; experience with the Windows™ operating system. Students are encouraged to complete the first three lessons in the SolidWorks online tutorial.

Description:
SolidWorks Essentials teaches you how to build parametric models of parts and assemblies, and how to make drawings of those parts and assemblies.

Details:
Essentials covers the following topics:

• Software Interface
• Design Intent
• Part Modeling
• Extrusions
• Cuts
• Revolved Parts
• Circular and Linear Patterns
• Shelling
• Part Configurations (Family of Parts)
• Bottom-Up Assembly Modeling (putting parts together)
• Detailed Drawing

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SolidWorks Assembly Modeling

Duration: 2 Days
Prerequisite: SolidWorks Essentials

Description:
SolidWorks Assembly Modeling teaches you how to maximize your use of assembly modeling.

Details:
Assembly Modeling covers the following topics:

• Motion Manager
• Top-Down Assembly Modeling
• Advanced Mate Techniques
• Configurations with Assemblies
• Assembly Editing
• Layout-based Assembly Design
• Assembly Display States
• Large Assemblies

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SolidWorks Advanced Part Modeling

Duration: 2 Days
Prerequisite: SolidWorks Essentials

Description:
SolidWorks Advanced Part Modeling teaches you how to use multi-body solids, sweeping and lofting features.

Details:
Advanced Part Modeling covers the following topics:

• Multibody Solids
• Sweeps
• Lofts
• How to manage an imported body

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SolidWorks Surface Modeling

Duration: 2 Days
Prerequisite: SolidWorks Essentials and SolidWorks Advanced Part Modeling

Description:
SolidWorks Surface Modeling teaches you how to use advanced freeform shaping.

Details:
Surface Modeling covers the following topics:

• Understanding Surfaces
• Solid-Surface Hybrid Modeling
• Advanced Surface Modeling

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SolidWorks Sheet Metal

Duration: 2 Days
Prerequisite: SolidWorks Essentials and Advanced Assembly Modeling

Description:
SolidWorks Sheet Metal teaches you how to build sheet metal parts. Building standalone sheet metal parts, converting parts to sheet metal, and modeling sheet metal parts in the context of an assembly are covered.

Details:
Sheet Metal covers the following topics:

• Flanges
• Tabs
• Hems
• Forming Tools
• Flat Patterns
• Converting Parts to Sheet Metal
• Modeling Sheet Metal in the Context of an Assembly

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SolidWorks Drawings

Duration: 2 Days
Prerequisite: SolidWorks Essentials

Description:
SolidWorks Drawings teaches you how to make drawings of SolidWorks parts and assemblies.

Details:
Drawings covers the following topics:

• Drawing Sheets and Views
• Dimensions 
• Annotations
• Sheet Formats and Templates
• Assembly Drawing Views
• Bill of Materials and Tables 

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SolidWorks API Fundamentals

Duration: 3 Days
Prerequisite: SolidWorks Essentials, Advanced Assembly Modeling and knowledge of Visual Basic programming

Description:
SolidWorks API Fundamentals teaches you how to use the SolidWorks API (Application Programming Interface) to automate and customize SolidWorks.

Details:
API Fundamentals covers the following topics:

• Using the Macro Recorder
• The API Object Model
• Setting System Options and Document Properties
• Automating Part Design
• Assembly Automation
• Drawing Automation
• Selection and Traversal Techniques
• Adding Custom Properties and Attributes
• Customizing the SolidWorks User Interface
• Notifications

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SolidWorks Update

Duration: 1 Day
Prerequisite: SolidWorks Essentials, & knowledge of previous release

Description:
SolidWorks Update teaches you the new features included in the current major release.

Details:
Update covers the following topics:

• Changes to user interface
• New features
  

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SolidWorks Mold Design

Duration: 2 Days
Prerequisite: SolidWorks Advanced Part Modeling

Description:
SolidWorks Mold Design teaches you several mold creation techniques and how to use the mold tools in SolidWorks.

Details:
SolidWorks Mold Design covers the following topics:

• Core and cavity
• Parting lines
• Shut-off surfaces
• Side cores
• Lifters
• Core pins

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SolidWorks Simulation

Duration: 3 Days
Prerequisite: SolidWorks Essentials

Description:
This 3-day training class provides in-depth coverage on the basics of Finite Element analysis, covering the entire process from meshing to evaluation of results for parts and assemblies. It discusses linear stress analysis, gap/contact analysis, and best practices using SolidWorks Simulation. Examples of parts and assemblies including those with various gap/contact conditions are reviewed.

Details:
SolidWorks Simulation covers the following topics:

• Introduction to FEA
• Static Analysis
• Contact/Gap Analysis
• Shrink Fit Analysis
• Connectors
• Shell Analysis
• Beam Analysis
• Mixed Meshing
• Large Displacement Analysis

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SolidWorks Simulation Professional

Duration: 4 Days
Prerequisite: SolidWorks Essentials

Description:
This 4-day training class provides in-depth coverage on the basics of Finite Element analysis, covering the entire process from meshing to evaluation of results for parts and assemblies. It discusses linear stress analysis, heat transfer analysis, frequency analysis, stability analysis based on linear buckling concepts, and pressure vessel modulus using SolidWorks Simulation Professional. Examples of parts and assemblies including those with various gap/contact conditions are reviewed.

Details:
SolidWorks Simulation Professional covers the following topics:

• Introduction to FEA
• Static Analysis
• Contact/Gap Analysis
• Shrink Fit Analysis
• Connectors
• Shell Analysis
• Beam Analysis
• Mixed Meshing
• Large Displacement Analysis>
• Frequency Analysis
• Linear Buckling Analysis
• Heat Transfer: Conduction, Convection and Radiation
• Thermal Stress Analysis
• Drop Test
• Optimization
• Fatigue analysis
• Pressure vessel module

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SolidWorks Simulation Premium

Duration: 4 Days
Prerequisite: SolidWorks Simulation Professional (knowledge of the basic principles in Vibrations is also strongly recommended but not required)

Description:
This 4-day class will teach basic and advanced topics in non-linear stress analysis. Learn how to deal with models that exhibit large displacements and/or yielding, discuss and practice the use of material models available in SolidWorks Simulation and, how to drive a non-linear analysis to successful completion. This course will also cover various advanced topics in Dynamics, including; time dependent analysis, harmonic analysis and random vibrations.

Details:
SolidWorks Simulation Premium covers the following topics:

• Nonlinearity in Structural analysis
• Large displacement analysis
• Nonlinear material models for hyper-elastic, rubber, elasto-plastic, linear-visco elastic and creep
• Contact Analysis
• Numerical procedures for nonlinear FEA
• Solution Control techniques – force, displacement and arc-length control
• Convergence criteria
• Steady-state harmonic analysis
• Modal time history analysis
• Random vibration
• Damping models- Rayleigh, Modal, Composite
• Various types of excitation –uniform, non-uniform, harmonic, PSD curves
• Interpreting Solver Error messages
• Post-processing (different types of plots, results graph etc)

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SolidWorks Motion

Duration: 1 Day
Prerequisite: SolidWorks Simulation

Description:
This 1 day course will teach you how to use the SolidWorks Motion simulation package to study the kinematics and dynamic behavior of your SolidWorks assembly models. The course provides an in-depth session on the basics of building, simulating and refining a mechanical design system.

Details:
SolidWorks Motion covers the following topics:

• Constraint mapping concepts
• Kinematic and Dynamic analysis
• Flexible connectors - Bushings
• Motion drivers
• Linear and torsional springs
• Linear and torsional dampers
• Action/Reaction forces and moments
• Impact forces
• Displacement, velocity, acceleration and force graphic

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SolidWorks Flow Simulation

Duration: 2 Days
Prerequisite: SolidWorks Essentials

Description:
This training program provides in-depth coverage on the basics of turbulent fluid flow analysis, as well as meshing, modeling, analysis, post-processing, available options and preferences.

Details:
SolidWorks Flow Simulation covers the following topics:

• Basics of Fluid Flow
• Modeling and Meshing
• Boundary Conditions
• Open and Closed systems
• Analysis types – steady state, transient and Conjugate heat transfer
• Flow features
• Post-processing (vectors, contours, flow-trajectories, particle tracking)

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SolidWorks Weldments

Duration: 1 Day
Prerequisite: SolidWorks Essentials

Description:
Weldments teaches you how to create welded structures with standard structural members. Weld beads are also covered.

Details: Weldments covers the following topics:

• Weldments
• Structural Members
• Groups vs. Structural Members
• Manual Trimming of Structural Members
• Adding Plates
• Gussets and End Caps
• Using Symmetry
• Profile Sketches
• Working with Weldments
• Managing the Cut List
• Custom Properties
• Representing Welds
• Weldment Drawings
• Working with Pipes and Tubing
• 3D Sketching
• Weldments and Sheet Metal in Assemblies

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Mastercam Mill 2½ Axis (Part 1)

Duration: 2 Days
Prerequisite: none

Description:
Learn the basics of the Mastercam CAD and drafting tools. Use these tools to develop basic 2½ axis toolpaths and tool control. Configure Mastercam to automatically calculate speeds and feeds based on your machining intent.

Details:
Mill 2½ Axis (Part 1) covers the following topics:

• Screen layout
• Creating/Modifying 2D wireframe geometry
• 2D drafting (notes, dimensions, etc.)
• Transforming geometry (rotate, scale, etc.)
• Chaining
• Toolpath parameters
• 2D contouring, pocketing, drilling
• Tool control (ramping, lead in/out)
• Backplotting and post processing
• Job setup

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Mastercam Mill 2½ Axis (Part 2)

Duration: 3 Days
Prerequisite: Mastercam Mill 2½ Axis (Part 1)

Description:
Learn to configure Mastercam to work the way you want to work. Learn advanced 3D CAD and CAM techniques, including advanced pocketing, drilling, and helical entry.

Details:
Mill 2½ Axis (Part 2) covers the following topics:

• System configuration
• Level management
• Patterns
• Creating/Modifying 3D wireframe
• 3D contouring
• Helical entry
• Advanced pocketing
• Advanced drilling
• Libraries (saving / loading)
• Work offsets
• Rotary axis substitution
• Indexing

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Mastercam Mill 2½ Axis

Duration: 5 Days
Prerequisite: none

Description:
Part 1 - Learn the basics of the Mastercam CAD and drafting tools.  Use these tools to develop basic 2½ axis toolpaths and tool control.  Configure Mastercam to automatically calculate speeds and feeds based on your machining intent.

Part 2 - Learn to configure Mastercam to work the way you want to work.  Learn advanced 3D CAD and CAM techniques, including advanced pocketing, drilling, and helical entry.

Details:
Mill 2½ Axis (Part 1) covers the following topics:

• Screen layout
• Creating/Modifying 2D wireframe geometry
• 2D drafting (notes, dimensions, etc.)
• Transforming geometry (rotate, scale, etc.)
• Chaining
• Toolpath parameters
• 2D contouring, pocketing, drilling
• Tool control (ramping, lead in/out)
• Backplotting and post processing
• Job setup

Mill 2½ Axis (Part 2) covers the following topics:

• System configuration
• Level management
• Patterns
• Creating/Modifying 3D wireframe
• 3D contouring
• Helical entry
• Advanced pocketing
• Advanced drilling
• Libraries (saving / loading)
• Work offsets
• Rotary axis substitution
• Indexing

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Mastercam Mill 3 Axis

Duration: 3 Days
Prerequisite: Mastercam Mill 2½ Axis (Part 1) and Mill 2½ Axis (Part 2)

Description:
Learn to create and edit complex surfaces and curves, and then machine them using a variety of efficient toolpaths. Single and multiple surface machining is discussed. Other topics include pencil tracing, gap settings, tool boundaries, and drive surfaces.

Details:
Mill 3 Axis covers the following topics:

• Creating/Modifying surfaces
• Creating 3D curves
• 3D wireframe contouring machining
• Single surface machining
• Multiple surface roughing & finishing
• Gouge checking
• Tool boundaries
• Cut depths

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Mastercam Mill 5 Axis

Duration: 2 Days
Prerequisite: Mastercam Mill 3 Axis

Description:
Learn simultaneous 4 & 5 axis machining operations, including flowline and swarf toolpaths, multi-surface techniques, and 5 axis drilling.

Details:
Mill 5 Axis covers the following topics:

• Contouring
• Drilling
• Swarf
• Flowline
• Multi-surface
• Filtering
• Entry/exit
• Tool control
• Roughing / finishing parameters
• Gouge checking

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Mastercam Lathe

Duration: 2 Days
Prerequisite: Mastercam Mill 2½ Axis (Part 1, Day 1)

Description:
Learn Mastercam tools and techniques specific to CNC lathe operations. Get in-depth information regarding lathe toolpaths, including facing and grooving operations, stock transfer, and C-axis machining. Learn how to use lathe tool libraries, create new tools, and use those tools to quickly and accurately turn new components.

Details:
Lathe covers the following topics:

• Chaining techniques
• Defining tools
• Libraries
• Posting
• Operation manager
• Tooling parameters
• Toolpath

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Mastercam Wire

Duration: 3 Days
Prerequisite: none

Description:
Learn the basics of the Mastercam CAD and drafting tools, as well as the tools and techniques specific to creating and managing efficient wirepaths. 2-axis contour and 4-axis synchronization, multiple contour, custom lead-in and lead-out, tab creation, and verification are some of the subjects discussed.

Details:
Wire covers the following topics:

• Wirepath basics
• Contour chaining concepts
• Advanced editing concepts
• No core toolpaths
• 4 axis toolpaths

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Mastercam Solids

Duration: 1 Day
Prerequisite: Mastercam Mill 2½ Axis Part 1 & Mill 2½ Axis Part 2

Description:
Learn how to create 3D solid geometry using features like extrude, fillet, and draft, as well as more complex features like lofting, sweeping, and shelling.

Details:
Solids covers the following topics:

• Solid geometry creation
• Transform options using solids
• Chaining/toolpathing with solids
• Drafting options available only with solids

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Mastercam Update

Duration: 1 Day
Prerequisite: Must be trained in previous version.

Description:
This class teaches you the new features included in the current major release.

Details:
Update covers the following topics:

• Changes to user interface
• New features

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Mastercam Advanced Router

Duration: 1 Day
Prerequisite: Mastercam Mill 2½ Axis (Part 1)

Description:
Learn how to program block drills, aggregate tools, perform nesting and engraving, as well as other advanced router techniques.

Details:
Update covers the following topics:

• Changes to user interface
• New features

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Mastercam Posts

Duration: 2 Days
Prerequisite: Familiarity with Mastercam and an understanding of basic G-Codes.

Description:
Learn how to create and edit post processors in order to customize G-code output for your specific machines.

Details:
Posts covers the following topics:

• Machine and control definitions
• Post structure
• Hard coding and string usage
• Basic variable manipulation
• Format statements and value manipulation
• Formulas
• Post questions
• Lookup tables

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Dimension Retraining

Duration: 1 Day
Prerequisite: none

Description:
Learn the how to utilize your Dimension Printer. This training will teach you how use the CatalystEX software. You will learn about the different printing properties. We will analyze each layer of the build. We will educate you all areas of the software functionality. There will be a hands-on approach to maintaining your Dimension Printer. You will be trained how to load and unload material. We will go over basic troubleshooting. By the end of this class, you will be a proficient Dimension user.

Details:
Dimension Retraining covers the following topics:

CatalystEX

• Slicing an STL file
• Analyzing the slices and identification of potential problems
• Why location is important
• Printing a part

Dimension

• Loading/unloading material and support
• Head Maintenance
• Tip Maintenance (BST/SST-1200)
• Table Maintenance
• Reasons for a failed part

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Dimension uPrint Webcast Training

Duration: 1 Day
Prerequisite: none

Description:
Learn the how to utilize your Dimension uPrint 3D Printer. This training will teach you how to use the CatalystEX software. You will learn about the different printing properties. We will analyze each layer of the build. We will educate you in all areas of the software and hardware functionality. There will be an in-depth approach to maintaining your Dimension uPrint. You will be trained how to load and unload material. We will go over basic troubleshooting tips. By the end of this webcast, you will be a proficient Dimension uPrint user.

Course Details:

CatalystEX

• Opening a STL
• Choosing properties
• .010 layers
• Analyzing the slices
• Identification of potential problems
• Add to Pack, placing a part on the board prior to printing
• Why location is important
• Printing a part
• Printer Status and Queue
• Printer Services
• Printer Status Notification and Part Summary
• CatalystEX updates
• View and save print history
• Exporting Configuration File
• Setting Printer Time and Password
• Printer Tip Odometer

uPrint by Dimension

• Loading/unloading plastic substrate
• Loading/unloading material and support spools
• The advantage of a second material bay
• Life expectancy of a material spools
• System Maintenance
• Firmware upgrades
• Flicker/Tip-Wipe Replacement
• Head/Tip Maintenance
  • Cover removal
  • Tip replacement
  • Removing excess material
  • Replacing shrouds
• Table Maintenance
• Removing a part when done
• Reasons for a failed part
  • Power loss/interruption (this will typically be a clean part that simply did not finish)
  • Support/model failure (model or support gets clogged and fail to print. Typically there will be a lot of excess material or support on the model base – “rats nest”)
  • Too thin of walls
• Catalyst fails to add material because walls are too thin
  • Too high – if part is tall and thin it may flex as the material is being placed on the part.
• Daily/Weekly/Quarterly Maintenance

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Insight Training

Duration:  2 Days for Fortus 250 owners/ 3 Days For Fortus 360 and 400MC Owners
Prerequisite:  Experience with the Windows™ operating system, a basic knowledge of rapid prototyping using the FDM process.

Description:  The Insight training course teaches you how to export/import a quality stl model, process it for printing, and customize the printing tool paths to get specific result.  For the large format machines it covers operation and basic maintenance of the machine.

Details:

Insight training covers the following  topics:

• Software interface
• Model export/import
• Model orientation
• Slicing the model
• Modifying and fixing slice files
• Generating supports
• Generating tool paths
• Creating custom tool paths
• Submitting the model to the machine
• Operation of FDM 360 and 400MC machines
• Basic maintenance of FDM 360 and 400MC

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