by Dean Kerste | Publisher: Infinite Skills | Release Date: September 2013 | ISBN: 9781771371575

In this video based SolidWorks - Sheet Metal training course, expert trainer Dean Kerste will show you how to successfully navigate through the SolidWorks sheet metal environment. The SolidWorks sheet metal functionality allows you to create sheet metal part designs quickly and effectively, accelerating the design process and increasing your productivity. This course is designed for the user that already has a fundamental understanding of SolidWorks. You will start out by learning how to create sheet metal parts. Dean will take you through this process step by step, covering everything from creating a base flange to a closed corner. You will move into learning about the sheet metal forming tools, and how to modify existing tools and create new ones. From there, Dean will show you how to convert to sheet metal, use the rip feature, and add a welded corner. This training course will also show you additional sheet metal features such as lofted bends and how to create cross breaks. Finally, you will go through a certification preparation and be able to test your developed skills with a practice exam. Once you have completed this computer based training course, you will have an in-depth understanding of how to create sheet metal parts in SolidWorks. Working files are included, allowing you to follow along with the author throughout the lessons.

1. Introduction
   • Introduction To SolidWorks Sheet Metal 00:02:43
   • What You Will Learn 00:01:36
2. Creating Sheet Metal Parts
   • Base Flange 00:07:24
   • Bend Allowance And Bend Tables 00:06:19
   • Edge Flange 00:08:20
   • Cuts In Sheet Metal 00:04:13
   • Patterning And Mirroring Features 00:02:38
   • Closed Corner 00:04:09
   • Hem 00:04:44
   • Testing Your Skills - Part 1 00:09:56
   • Testing Your Skills - Part 2 00:04:11
   • Sketched Bend 00:02:39
   • Tab 00:03:50
   • Jog 00:04:45
   • Break Corner 00:01:42
   • Flat Pattern 00:04:37
   • Corner Trim In Flattened State 00:03:54
   • Fold And Unfold 00:03:27
   • Gussets 00:04:53
   • Miter Flange 00:07:02
   • Swept Flange 00:05:26
3. Sheet Metal Forming Tools
   • Cuts And Forming Tools 00:04:46
   • Modifying Existing Forming Tools 00:04:39
   • Creating New Forming Tools 00:06:48
4. Convert To Sheet Metal
   • Converting To Sheet Metal 00:07:30
   • Using The Rip Feature 00:04:10
   • Adding Bends In Place Of Sharp Corners 00:03:40
   • Adding A Welded Corner 00:02:26
5. Sheet Metal Drawings
   • Sheet Metal Drawings 00:05:46
   • Adding Punch Tables 00:04:18
6. Additional Sheet Metal Features
   • Multibody Sheet Metal Parts 00:05:56
   • Creating Cross Breaks 00:02:12
   • Lofted Bends 00:07:31
   • Sheet Metal Costing 00:08:35
7. Sheet Metal Certification Preparation
   • Recommended Preparation 00:03:25
   • Getting Ready 00:04:24
   • Exam Strategies 00:03:56
   • Practice Exam 00:02:38
8. Conclusion
   • About The Author 00:02:06