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Understanding the Versatility of Your Toolset in SolidWorks

Throughout these lessons we will use SolidWorks robust sketching tools in the creation of a metal lathe. Software required: SolidWorks Premium 2013.

What you'll learn

Throughout these lessons we will use SolidWorks robust sketching tools in the creation of a metal lathe. We'll use basic feature tools in unusual ways to understand that SolidWorks is very flexible in its performance. The revolve feature tool will be used extensively to show how versatile it is. We'll create an assembly using standard, advanced, and mechanical mates. And lastly, proper file management will also be discussed. Software required: SolidWorks Premium 2013.

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