Learn SOLIDWORKS Sheet Metal: From Concept to Creation
CADArtifex LLC
12 modules
English
Certificate of completion
Lifetime access
Master SOLIDWORKS Sheet Metal from Scratch—Design, Form, Flatten & Create Manufacturing-Ready Components
Overview
Master the complete SOLIDWORKS Sheet Metal workflow through a structured, hands-on course designed for students, engineers, designers, and manufacturing professionals. Whether you're new to sheet metal design or looking to strengthen your skills, this course will guide you from the fundamentals to advanced sheet metal techniques used in real-world product development.
You'll begin by learning the core concepts of sheet metal design, including Base Flanges, Edge Flanges, Bend Parameters, K-Factor, Bend Allowance, and Bend Deduction. As you progress, you'll build increasingly complex sheet metal components using professional SOLIDWORKS tools such as Miter Flanges, Hems, Jog Bends, Lofted Bends, Forming Tools, Gussets, Louvers, and Vent Features.
The course also covers converting solid models into sheet metal parts, creating manufacturing-ready flat patterns, generating production drawings, and applying industry best practices for fabrication. Every topic is explained step by step with practical demonstrations and hands-on exercises to help you confidently apply your knowledge in real engineering projects.
By the end of this course, you'll be able to design, modify, flatten, and document professional sheet metal components while developing practical CAD skills that are valuable for manufacturing, fabrication, and mechanical product design.
Key Highlights
🎥 3+ Hours of On-Demand Video
📂 36 Downloadable Resources
🏆 Certificate of Completion
♾️ Lifetime Access + Free Future Updates
📐 Complete SOLIDWORKS Sheet Metal Workflow
🏭 Design Manufacturing-Ready Sheet Metal Components
💼 Hands-On Practical Exercises & Real-World Examples
🌍 Trusted by Learners in 80+ Countries
What you will learn
🏗️ Master Sheet Metal Fundamentals
Learn the complete sheet metal workflow including Base Flanges, Edge Flanges, bends, and manufacturing principles.
⚙️ Design Manufacturing-Ready Components
Create professional sheet metal parts using industry-standard tools such as Lofted Bends, Hems, Miter Flanges, Forming Tools, Gussets, Louvers, and Vent Features.
📐 Generate Flat Patterns & Drawings
Prepare fabrication-ready flat patterns, technical drawings, bend information, and manufacturing documentation.
💼Develop Practical Manufacturing Skills
Gain hands-on experience designing real-world sheet metal components used in fabrication, product development, and mechanical engineering.
Modules
Course Overview
Introduction & Fundamentals
2 attachments • 12.34 mins
Introduction to Sheet Metal
K-Factor, Bend Allowance, and Bend Deduction
Core Sheet Metal Features
5 attachments • 32.05 mins
Creating a Base Flange
Understanding Sheet Metal Nodes and Editing Parameters
Creating an Edge Flange
Creating a Tab Feature
Download Resources - Sheet Metal
Advanced Sheet Metal Features
4 attachments • 15.98 mins
Creating a Miter Flange
Creating a Sketched Bend
Creating a Jog Bend
Creating a Hem Feature
Sheet Metal Corner Treatments
3 attachments • 11.4 mins
Closing Sheet Metal Corners
Welding Sheet Metal Corners
Breaking Sheet Metal Corners and Adding Corner Reliefs
Complex Bends & Cuts
2 attachments • 6.09 mins
Creating a Lofted Bend
Creating an Extruded Cut Feature on Sheet Metal
Advanced Sheet Metal Tools
2 attachments • 12.24 mins
Creating and Inserting Forming Tools
Creating a Vent
Converting & Transforming Designs
2 attachments • 7.11 mins
Converting a 3D Solid Part into a Sheet Metal
Converting a 3D Shelled Part into a Sheet Metal
Optimization & Productivity
5 attachments • 12.31 mins
Mirroring and Patterning a Sheet Metal Feature
Creating a Flat Pattern of a Sheet Metal Part
Flattening and Folding Selected Bends of a Sheet Metal Part
Creating Cuts Across the Bends
Defining Sheet Parameters to a Custom Material
Documentation & Manufacturing Readiness
1 attachment • 4.03 mins
Generating a Drawing View of the Flat Pattern
Practice Exercises – Real-World Sheet Metal Projects
2 attachments • 27.02 mins
Practice Exercise 1
Practice Exercise 2
Course Conclusion – Final Summary
1 attachment • 1 mins
Final Summary
Certification
When you complete this course you receive a ‘Certificate of Completion’ signed and addressed personally by me.
FAQs
1. Is this course included in the SOLIDWORKS Mastery Pack Bundle?
Yes. This course is included in the SOLIDWORKS Mastery Pack – 11 Courses in 1 Bundle. Purchasing this course individually provides access only to this specific course. If you'd like access to all 11 SOLIDWORKS courses at the best value, consider enrolling in the complete SOLIDWORKS Mastery Pack Bundle.
2. Is this course suitable for beginners?
Yes. The course starts with the fundamentals of SOLIDWORKS Sheet Metal and gradually progresses to advanced design and manufacturing techniques. Basic familiarity with the SOLIDWORKS interface is helpful but not required.
3. What topics are covered in this course?
This course covers the complete SOLIDWORKS Sheet Metal workflow, including Base Flanges, Edge Flanges, K-Factor, Bend Allowance, Bend Deduction, Miter Flanges, Hems, Jog Bends, Lofted Bends, Forming Tools, Corner Treatments, Flat Patterns, Manufacturing Drawings, and converting solid models into sheet metal parts.
4. Will I receive the exercise files and downloadable resources?
Yes. The course includes 36 downloadable resources, including exercise files and supporting materials that allow you to practice each lesson and follow along with the instructor.
5. Do I get lifetime access to the course and a certificate of completion?
Yes. Once enrolled, you'll receive lifetime access, free future course updates, and a Certificate of Completion after successfully finishing the course.
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