Duration:

9 Days

Audience:

This course is available to law enforcement and US government personnel only.

Course Description:

Week 1:

SolidWorks Essentials is an in-depth training course designed for beginners and those looking to enhance their proficiency with SolidWorks, the leading 3D mechanical design software. This course will guide you through the fundamental principles of SolidWorks, empowering you to design and build parametric models of individual parts, complex assemblies, and fully detailed engineering drawings. By the end of the course, you’ll have a strong foundation in SolidWorks, enabling you to create, visualize, and communicate your designs effectively.

Through a combination of expert instruction, hands-on exercises, and real-world examples, this course covers a comprehensive range of SolidWorks tools and techniques. You’ll learn essential sketching techniques to create 2D profiles, develop 3D models of mechanical components, and understand how to manage assemblies to reflect realistic relationships between parts. Each session will build on your skills, from the basics of part design to more advanced modeling techniques, such as feature-based modeling and assembly management.

Drawing generation is a key focus, with detailed lessons on creating and annotating production-ready 2D drawings. You’ll gain the skills needed to produce clear and accurate engineering documentation, ensuring your designs are easily communicated and understood by stakeholders.

The course also introduces key features of design automation within SolidWorks, helping you streamline your workflow for more efficient model creation and revision management. By understanding how to leverage parametric relationships and design intent, you’ll be able to make quick adjustments to parts and assemblies while maintaining design accuracy and consistency.

We focus on getting you the skills to build enclosures that you will need to use in the field.

Key Learning Outcomes:

  • Navigate and customize the SolidWorks interface for an efficient workflow
  • Create precise parametric sketches to serve as the basis for 3D models
  • Use feature-based modeling techniques to develop parts with geometric accuracy
  • Build, manage, and refine assemblies, simulating real-world part interactions
  • Apply mates, constraints, and relationships in assemblies for accurate part alignment
  • Generate, annotate, and edit 2D drawings that clearly convey design intent
  • Utilize design automation tools for improved productivity and streamlined modeling
  • Understand parametric design concepts and how to implement them for rapid model updates

NOTE:  Each participant will need to bring a laptop capable of running Solidworks and already have Solidworks installed on their computer.

Week 2:

The “Operating Bambu 3D Printers” portion of the course is a comprehensive guide for both beginners and intermediate users on the operation and management of Bambu Lab 3D printers. This hands-on course is designed to empower participants with the knowledge and skills to operate Bambu 3D printers effectively, covering everything from initial setup to advanced troubleshooting and maintenance. You’ll learn how to leverage the powerful features of Bambu printers, manage print workflows, and produce high-quality 3D prints with confidence and consistency.

Through practical exercises and expert-led discussions, this course will guide you through topics such as hardware setup, filament selection and management, slicing software, print calibration, and much more. By the end of the course, participants will have a deep understanding of how to operate Bambu 3D printers effectively, maintain them for optimal performance, and troubleshoot common issues.

Key Learning Outcomes:

  • Understand the components and features of Bambu 3D printers
  • Set up and configure Bambu printers for optimal performance
  • Select and manage filament types suitable for various projects
  • Use Bambu slicing software for efficient print preparation
  • Calibrate printers for accurate, high-quality print results
  • Monitor print progress and troubleshoot common printing issues
  • Perform routine maintenance to ensure longevity and reliability