TWO DAYS WORKSHOP ON SOLIDWORKS - V2.0, KPR Institute Engineering and Technology, Autonomous Engineering Institution, Coimbatore, India

Two Days Workshop on SolidWorks - V2.0: Event Report

Dates: March 14th & 15th, 2024 Location: HPC Lab Coordinators:

• Gokulkumar S (ME065)

• Karthi N (ME073)

Participants:

• Faculty:

  • Internal: 2

  • External: 3

• Students:

  • Internal: 5

  • External: 23

Summary:

The Department of Mechanical Engineering successfully conducted a two-day workshop on SolidWorks, Version 2.0, on March 14th and 15th, 2024. The workshop aimed to equip participants with the knowledge and skills to utilize SolidWorks for Computer-Aided Design (CAD).

The workshop attracted a total of 33 participants, consisting of both internal faculty and students, along with external participants. The balanced mix of experience levels ensured a dynamic learning environment.

Workshop Highlights:

• The workshop curriculum covered a comprehensive range of topics, starting with an introduction to the SolidWorks interface and basic functionalities.

• Participants progressed through the course, learning fundamental modeling techniques like sketching, extruding, and revolving.

• The workshop delved into advanced features like sweeps, lofts, fillets, chamfers, and patterns, equipping participants to create complex designs efficiently.

• Assembly creation, component mating, and motion simulation were covered, allowing participants to visualize design behavior in a virtual setting.

• A dedicated session focused on sheet metal design, teaching participants to create components with bends, flanges, and forming tools.

• The workshop concluded with instructions on creating detailed engineering drawings with annotations, dimensions, and bills of materials.

• Experienced SolidWorks professionals shared valuable time-saving tips and tricks to optimize participants' workflow.

Outcomes:

The workshop successfully provided participants with a strong foundation in SolidWorks, enhancing their design skills and proficiency in creating complex models. Participants gained expertise in assembly creation and motion simulation, allowing them to analyze design functionality. The workshop also equipped participants with the ability to design sheet metal components and create professional engineering drawings. Overall, the two-day workshop empowered participants to take their CAD capabilities to the next level.

Next Steps:

Based on participant feedback and identified areas of interest, future workshops may explore:

• SolidWorks applications in specific engineering disciplines.

• Advanced topics such as surfacing, simulation analysis, and design for manufacturability.