Pulley Project - SolidWorks Beginner Series

Learn from a veteran Certified SolidWorks Expert. I've taught this project to over 800 Industrial Design students at RMIT University in Melbourne, Australia, and now I'm bringing it straight to your screen.

In our first lesson, we take you through the very fundamentals of SolidWorks. Including introductions to SolidWorks UI, the basics of sketching and part modelling

In this lesson, we continue with our introduction to the basics. Learn about sketch tangency and orientation, why we fully define sketches and using the fillet feature.

In this lesson we continue with our Pulley, progressing to more complicated parts with multiple features. Learn how to create new planes for sketches, a loft and dome feature, and how to use the rib tool

In Lesson 04, we introduce you to SolidWorks Assemblies. Learn how to insert parts into assemblies, how to use mates and mate types, and how to use the SolidWorks Toolbox

Continue with your Assembly file and learn how to edit parts within the assembly. Understand when to fix assembly mate errors and to consider clearances between parts. In this lesson you will complete your Pulley - ready for the next steps.

In this bonus lesson, we show you another method of modelling, using a multi-body method. Learn about the different approach and when it is appropriate to use.