- Tool fixture working with the customer data in an assembly environment
- Generating fixture blocks to suit application needs
- Basics behind working with the surfaces of imported data
SOLIDWORKS ASSEMBLY FOR TOOLING
Learn to translate a wide range of file types to make your job easier
OVERVIEW
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CLASSROOM LENGTH:
1 day
PREREQUISITES:
Mechanical design experience; completion of
SOLIDWORKS Essentials
or similar experience.
DESCRIPTION:
Combining the concepts from the Assembly Modeling and Surfacing training classes, the Assembly for Tooling course focuses on practical applications for the tool and die industry. Covers design methodology and tips and tricks for Import cleanup, Tool Fixture/Work Holding, Gage Design, Metal Stamping Die Design, and best practices when working and setting up standard parts libraries.
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SOLIDWORKS Assembly For Tooling
IN-PERSON CLASSES
Classroom Style Training
Private Training
LESSON PLAN
Lesson 1:
Importing Geometry & Clean Up
- Importing geometry, clean up importing customer files, and setting up templates properly
- Import diagnostics and manual surfacing work to repair faulty/missing faces
- Knitting into a solid for use in tooling
Lesson 2:
Tool Fixture
Lesson 3:
Gage Design
- Gage design working with the customer data in an assembly environment
- Generating fixture blocks to suit application needs
- Basics behind working with the surfaces of the imported data
Lesson 4:
Die Design
- Die design working with the customer data to generate the forming and cutting steels needed for ide design
- In context relations between the import data and the tool steels at an assembly level
Lesson 5:
Working with Standard Parts Libraries
- Proper utilization of standard parts libraries with regard to multi-user design environments
- How to download, simplify and store standard parts for use in all future tooling designs
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