Dec 26, 2024  
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Catalog 2024-2025

DRF 211 Parametric Design with SolidWorks 2


Lecture Hours: 1
Lab Hours: 6
Credits: 3

Covers advanced modelling techniques employed in SolidWorks. Introduces weldment and sheet metal features, Applies features such as configurations, design tables, add-ins, and adaptive parts for sophisticated part and assembly modelling. Explores translation of various file types used for design and drafting to/from SolidWorks.

Prerequisite: DRF 210  or EGR 248  with a grade of C or better; or consent of instructor.
Student Learning Outcomes:
  1. Produce weldment models and documentation 
  2. Produce sheet metal models and documentation 
  3. Generate configurations of parts and assemblies using a design table 
  4. Apply relationships between components to produce adaptive parts 
  5. Apply SolidWorks add-ins and other design features 
  6. Translate a variety of file types to/from SolidWorks 


Content Outline
  • Weldments 
    • Weldment Features 
    • Multibody Assemblies 
    • Single Body Assemblies 
    • Weldment Documentation 
  • Sheet Metal Features 
    • Native Sheet Metal Features 
    • Converting Non-Sheet Metal Features 
    • Sheet Metal Documentation 
  • Configurations 
    • Part Configurations 
    • Assembly Configurations 
    • Design Tables 
  • Adaptive Parts 
    • Relationships Between Parts 
    • Relationships Between Assembled Parts 
  • Add-In Applications 
    • Toolbox 
    • MBD 
    • Evaluate Tools 
    • Macros 
  • Translating To/From SolidWorks 
    • Part and Assembly Geometry 
    • Drawing  Information 
    • 3D Scanned Data 
    • 3D Printing