SOLID WORK
TRAINING MANUAL
Prepared By
Dr. Nasim Hasan
(PhD in Mechanical Engineering)
,Table of Contents
1 Introduction 3
1.1 What is Solid Works? 3
1.2 What can I do with Solid Works? 3
1.3 Who is Solid Works for? 3
1.4 What are the benefits of using Solid Works? 3
2. Getting Started 4
2.1 Installing Solid Works 4
2.2 Creating a new document 4
2.3 Navigating the Solid Works interface 4
3 Solid Works Features 10
3.1 Sketching 10
3.2 Sketching on Planes 11
3.3 Sketch Creation Tools 11
3.4 Line 12
3.5 Rectangle and Circle 12
3.6 Arcs, Slots, Polygons and Ellipses 13
3.7 Fillet and Chamfer 13
3.8 Modification Sketch Tools 14
3.9 Trim Entities 15
3.10 Offset Entities 15
3.11 Mirror Entities 16
3.12 Linear and Circular Sketch Pattern 16
4. Sketch-Based Features 18
4.1 Extruding 18
4.2 Extruded Boss/Base 18
4.3 Extruded Cut 20
4.4 Sketching On Model Faces 20
4.5 Cutting with Open Sketches 21
4.6 Hole Wizard 21
4.7 Type Tab 22
4.8 Positions Tab 22
5. Feature Based Features 23
5.1 Pattern Features 23
5.2 Mirror 23
5.3 Circular Pattern 24
5.4 Linear Pattern 25
5.5 Fillet and Chamfer 26
, 1 Introduction
1.1 What is Solid Works?
Solid Works is a 3D CAD (computer-aided design) software that is used by engineers and designers to
create 3D models of products. Solid Works is a parametric software, which means that the features of a
model are defined by parameters, such as dimensions and constraints. This allows users to easily modify
and update models as needed.
1.2 What can I do with Solid Works?
Solid Works can be used to create a wide variety of 3D models, including:
• Mechanical parts
• Electrical components
• Building structures
• Product prototypes
• 3D printing models
Solid Works can also be used to create 2D drawings of models, which can be used for manufacturing,
assembly, and documentation purposes.
1.3 Who is Solid Works for?
Solid Works is used by a wide variety of professionals, including:
• Engineers
• Designers
• Manufacturing professionals
• Architects
• Product developers
Solid Works is a powerful tool that can be used to create complex 3D models. However, it is also a user-
friendly software that can be used by beginners.
1.4 What are the benefits of using Solid Works?
There are many benefits to using Solid Works, including:
• Increased productivity: Solid Works can help users to create 3D models more quickly and easily
than traditional methods.
• Improved accuracy: Solid Works models are more accurate than traditional drawings.
TRAINING MANUAL
Prepared By
Dr. Nasim Hasan
(PhD in Mechanical Engineering)
,Table of Contents
1 Introduction 3
1.1 What is Solid Works? 3
1.2 What can I do with Solid Works? 3
1.3 Who is Solid Works for? 3
1.4 What are the benefits of using Solid Works? 3
2. Getting Started 4
2.1 Installing Solid Works 4
2.2 Creating a new document 4
2.3 Navigating the Solid Works interface 4
3 Solid Works Features 10
3.1 Sketching 10
3.2 Sketching on Planes 11
3.3 Sketch Creation Tools 11
3.4 Line 12
3.5 Rectangle and Circle 12
3.6 Arcs, Slots, Polygons and Ellipses 13
3.7 Fillet and Chamfer 13
3.8 Modification Sketch Tools 14
3.9 Trim Entities 15
3.10 Offset Entities 15
3.11 Mirror Entities 16
3.12 Linear and Circular Sketch Pattern 16
4. Sketch-Based Features 18
4.1 Extruding 18
4.2 Extruded Boss/Base 18
4.3 Extruded Cut 20
4.4 Sketching On Model Faces 20
4.5 Cutting with Open Sketches 21
4.6 Hole Wizard 21
4.7 Type Tab 22
4.8 Positions Tab 22
5. Feature Based Features 23
5.1 Pattern Features 23
5.2 Mirror 23
5.3 Circular Pattern 24
5.4 Linear Pattern 25
5.5 Fillet and Chamfer 26
, 1 Introduction
1.1 What is Solid Works?
Solid Works is a 3D CAD (computer-aided design) software that is used by engineers and designers to
create 3D models of products. Solid Works is a parametric software, which means that the features of a
model are defined by parameters, such as dimensions and constraints. This allows users to easily modify
and update models as needed.
1.2 What can I do with Solid Works?
Solid Works can be used to create a wide variety of 3D models, including:
• Mechanical parts
• Electrical components
• Building structures
• Product prototypes
• 3D printing models
Solid Works can also be used to create 2D drawings of models, which can be used for manufacturing,
assembly, and documentation purposes.
1.3 Who is Solid Works for?
Solid Works is used by a wide variety of professionals, including:
• Engineers
• Designers
• Manufacturing professionals
• Architects
• Product developers
Solid Works is a powerful tool that can be used to create complex 3D models. However, it is also a user-
friendly software that can be used by beginners.
1.4 What are the benefits of using Solid Works?
There are many benefits to using Solid Works, including:
• Increased productivity: Solid Works can help users to create 3D models more quickly and easily
than traditional methods.
• Improved accuracy: Solid Works models are more accurate than traditional drawings.
