Nov 05 - 06 2026
SOLIDWORKS Simulation Professional | Live Instructor – Online (Central Time)
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SOLIDWORKS Simulation Professional
OVERVIEW:
This course is designed to make SOLIDWORKS Simulation users productive with the SOLIDWORKS Simulation Professional software extension. This course provides in-depth coverage on the advanced topics in Finite Element Analysis (FEA) including heat transfer analysis, frequency analysis, fatigue, stability analysis based on the linear buckling concepts, 2D simulations (plane stress, strain, and axisymmetry), and pressure vessel modulus. Example parts and assemblies including those with various gap contact conditions are reviewed.
PREREQUISITES:
SOLIDWORKS Essentials
SOLIDWORKS Simulation
Experience with the Windows® operating system
Basic mechanical engineering concepts
- Online or Classroom - 2 Days
- Intermediate / Advanced Course Level
- Led by SOLIDWORKS Certified Application Expert
- Certificate Upon Completion
- Hands On Exercises to Help Reinforce Topics
SOLIDWORKS SIMULATION PROFESSIONAL
COURSE AGENDA
Introduction
- About this Course
- More SOLIDWORKS Training Resources
- What is SOLIDWORKS Simulation?
- Limitations of SOLIDWORKS Simulation Professional
Lesson 2: Frequency Analysis of Assemblies
- Case Study: The Engine Mount
- Project Description
- All Bonded Contact Conditions
- Bonded and Allow Penetration Contacts
Lesson 4: Load Cases
- Case Study: Scaffolding
- Case Study: Shrink Fit
Lesson 6: Topology Analysis
- Topology Analysis
- Case Study: Rear Bike Shock Link
- Goals and Constraints
- Manufacturing Controls
- Mesh Effects
- Load Cases in Topology Studies
- Export Smoothed Mesh
Lesson 8: Thermal Analysis with Radiation
- Case Study: Spot Light Assembly
- Steady State Analysis
Lesson 10: Fatigue Analysis
- Fatigue
- Stress-Life (S-N) Based Fatigue
- Case Study: Pressure Vessel
- Thermal Study
- Thermal Stress Study
- Fatigue Terminology
- Fatigue Study
- Fatigue Study with Dead Load
Lesson 12: Drop Test Analysis
- Drop Test Analysis
- Case Study: Camera
- Rigid Floor Drop Test
- Elastic Floor, Elasto-Plastic Material
- Elasto-Plastic Material Model
- Drop Test with Contact
Lesson 14: Pressure Vessel Analysis
- Case Study: Pressure Vessel
- Pressure Vessel Analysis
- Manhole Nozzle Flange and Cover
Lesson 1: Frequency Analysis of Parts
- Modal Analysis Basics
- Case Study: The Tuning Fork
- Project Description
- Frequency Analysis with Supports
- Frequency Analysis without Supports
- Frequency Analysis with Load
Lesson 3: Buckling Analysis
- Buckling Analysis
- Linear vs. Nonlinear Buckling Analysis
- Case Study: Particle Separator
- Project Description
Lesson 5: Submodeling
- Submodeling
- Case Study: Scaffolding
- Part 1: Parent Study
- Part 2: Child Study
Lesson 7: Thermal Analysis
- Thermal Analysis Basics
- Case Study: Microchip Assembly
- Steady-State Thermal Analysis
- Transient Thermal Analysis
- Transient Thermal Analysis with Time-Varying Load
- Transient Thermal Analysis using a Thermostat
Lesson 9: Advanced Thermal Stress 2D Simplification
- Thermal Stress Analysis
- Case Study: Metal Expansion Joint
- Thermal Analysis
- 2D Simplification
- Thermal Stress Analysis
Lesson 11: Variable Amplitude Fatigue
- Case Study: Suspension
- Fatigue Study
- Variable Amplitude Fatigue Event
- Variable Loading Curve
- Bins for Rainflow Counting
Lesson 13: Optimization Analysis
- Optimization Analysis
- Case Study: Press Frame
- Static and Frequency Analyses
- Optimization Analysis
- Design Study
SOLIDWORKS SIMULATION PROFESSIONAL
COURSE AGENDA
Introduction
- About this Course
- More SOLIDWORKS Training Resources
- What is SOLIDWORKS Simulation?
- Limitations of SOLIDWORKS Simulation Professional
Lesson 1: Frequency Analysis of Parts
- Modal Analysis Basics
- Case Study: The Tuning Fork
- Project Description
- Frequency Analysis with Supports
- Frequency Analysis without Supports
- Frequency Analysis with Load
Lesson 2: Frequency Analysis of Assemblies
- Case Study: The Engine Mount
- Project Description
- All Bonded Contact Conditions
- Bonded and Allow Penetration Contacts
Lesson 3: Buckling Analysis
- Buckling Analysis
- Linear vs. Nonlinear Buckling Analysis
- Case Study: Particle Separator
- Project Description
Lesson 4: Load Cases
- Case Study: Scaffolding
- Case Study: Shrink Fit
Lesson 5: Submodeling
- Submodeling
- Case Study: Scaffolding
- Part 1: Parent Study
- Part 2: Child Study
Lesson 6: Topology Analysis
- Topology Analysis
- Case Study: Rear Bike Shock Link
- Goals and Constraints
- Manufacturing Controls
- Mesh Effects
- Load Cases in Topology Studies
- Export Smoothed Mesh
Lesson 7: Thermal Analysis
- Thermal Analysis Basics
- Case Study: Microchip Assembly
- Steady-State Thermal Analysis
- Transient Thermal Analysis
- Transient Thermal Analysis with Time-Varying Load
- Transient Thermal Analysis using a Thermostat
Lesson 8: Thermal Analysis with Radiation
- Case Study: Spot Light Assembly
- Steady State Analysis
Lesson 9: Advanced Thermal Stress 2D Simplification
- Thermal Stress Analysis
- Case Study: Metal Expansion Joint
- Thermal Analysis
- 2D Simplification
- Thermal Stress Analysis
Lesson 10: Fatigue Analysis
- Fatigue
- Stress-Life (S-N) Based Fatigue
- Case Study: Pressure Vessel
- Thermal Study
- Thermal Stress Study
- Fatigue Terminology
- Fatigue Study
- Fatigue Study with Dead Load
Lesson 11: Variable Amplitude Fatigue
- Case Study: Suspension
- Fatigue Study
- Variable Amplitude Fatigue Event
- Variable Loading Curve
- Bins for Rainflow Counting
Lesson 12: Drop Test Analysis
- Drop Test Analysis
- Case Study: Camera
- Rigid Floor Drop Test
- Elastic Floor, Elasto-Plastic Material
- Elasto-Plastic Material Model
- Drop Test with Contact
Lesson 13: Optimization Analysis
- Optimization Analysis
- Case Study: Press Frame
- Static and Frequency Analyses
- Optimization Analysis
- Design Study
Lesson 14: Pressure Vessel Analysis
- Case Study: Pressure Vessel
- Pressure Vessel Analysis
- Manhole Nozzle Flange and Cover
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