Solidworks

Solidworks will be new to a lot of teachers and students, especially if they have no knowledge of 3D modeling or other CAD applications. Here I hope to provide a collection of useful Models. If anyone wants to add to the collection, e-mail me your files and I will upload them and give you full credit.

Latest Additions

Model of a 300mm Steel Ruler in Metalwork Tools section
3/9/09

Exercises

Here are some exercises to be completed in Solidworks to become familiar with it and to improve speed and technique. Divided into 3 Categories, Easy, Medium, Difficult, these xercises should help you progress your skills. Difficuly levels take into account skills required and the time it takes to complete the model.

Easy

Medium

Difficult

Very Difficult

Models

Solids - a constantly growing collection of basic Solids, Prisms, Platonic Solids, etc.
Metalwork - models of the practicals and projects.
Technical Graphics - models of exam paper solutions.
Engineering - models of the practicals.
Technical Drawing - models of exam paper solutions.
Fasteners - models of various nuts, screws, washers, etc.
Electronics - various models of commonly used electronics.
Misc - various models created over time.
Metalwork Tools - models of tools from the metalwork room.