SolidWorks
Engineering with SolidWorks 2008

Location: Arizona State University - Tempe Arizona
Program Length: 8 Weeks - Wednesday Evenings
Program Fee: $325
Program Dates: Coming Spring 2009
Program Times: 3:00pm - 8:00pm

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Course Description

This course runs for 5hrs one night for 8 weeks taught by Leonard Bucholz at Arizona State University, focuses on providing a solid foundation in SolidWorks along with a competency based project approach. Commands are introduced in a step-by-step manner. Each Lesson addresses a progressive learning approach, lists desired outcomes and usage competencies, and identifies a project with reflective information on the previous project situation. The lessons complement the on-line tutorials contained within SolidWorks.

Course Instructor

Leonard Bucholz, Manager of the Mechanical Aerospace and Engineering Machine Shop at Arizona State University (ASU), has worked with SolidWorks since 1997 as a Model Maker/Machinist in the Product Development Field. He is also a Certified SolidWorks Professional (CSWP) and is certified by SolidWorks Corporation as both a Certified Instructor and Applications Engineer. He has instructed SolidWorks and Surfcam (CAM) at GateWay Community College and instructed at DDi the SolidWorks reseller for 3 years. He has a great understanding of how things are manufactured and designed and will apply those practices to this course.

Learning and Knowledge Outcomes

Engineering Design with SolidWorks covers parts, assemblies and drawings. The part section covers all the major solid features in SolidWorks. There are 3 assemblies.

The first assembly, GUIDE-ROD utilizes industry components and simple extruded parts. Individual part drawings and assembly drawings with Bill of Materials are developed for the GUIDE-ROD assembly.

The FLASHLIGHT assembly utilizes 8 parts made up of Extrude, Revolve, Sweep and Loft features. The parts are combined into small subassemblies and the final FLASHLIGHT assembly.

The BOX assembly utilizes a top down assembly modeling approach with layout sketches and parts developed in context. The BOX works through sheet metal features and introduces design tables and configurations.

This textbook covers enhancements to the User Interface section, Design Intent area and Sheet Metal features.

The Multimedia CD includes 4 hours of movie files, 1/2 hour on individual feature tips and creation.

The textbook focuses on machined, plastic and sheet metal parts, assemblies and drawings. Included in this textbook are activity layouts to distinguish step-by-step instructions in the text.

The textbook contains instructions utilizing Mold Tools to modify plastic parts and to develop a cavity mold for the Batteryplate part. There are also flash movies for Mold Tools and MoldflowXpress on the MultiMedia CD.

Who Should Attend

This course is intended for Engineers, Industrial Designs, Machinist with a basic understanding of manufacturing, drawings, CAD, and the Windows Operating System.

Registration, Refunds and Cancellations

The registration fees for Center for Professional Development and Distance Education courses held at Arizona State University include instruction, handouts, refreshment breaks and meals as noted in the schedules found in the course schedule (agenda). Hotel accommodations are not included.

Fees may be paid by check, money order or purchase order. Please make all remittances payable, in U.S. funds, to Arizona State University. Payments by VISA, MasterCard and American Express also are accepted. Seating at the course is limited. Fax or e-mail the enrollment form as soon as possible to assure your space, even though payment may come later. Do not rely on your buyer or business office to send the form. Putting the enrollment form in the U.S. mail is only necessary if you will be enclosing a check or purchase order form. A confirmation letter will be faxed or mailed to you shortly after receipt of your enrollment.

Should you register and then need to cancel, please note that there is a cancellation fee. The rate of the fee is determined by how far in advance of the program/module start date the written request for cancellation is received by the Center for Professional Development and Distance Education (please see below). Written requests for cancellation may be received via either mail or fax.

  • Four or more weeks prior - 10% of program fee
  • Three weeks prior - 50% of program fee
  • Within two weeks - 75% of program fee

Transfer to another program or module is subject to a $250 administrative fee if made within six weeks of the program/module start date. Registrants who do not attend and do not cancel are subject to the complete fee. Participant substitutes may be made by submitting in advance a written request. The Center reserves the right to change instructors or cancel or reschedule a program in the event of insufficient enrollment or unforeseen circumstances.

For more information contact:

Octavio Heredia
Associate Director, Extended Education
asu.cpd@asu.edu